COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 宗 is built
Traditional etymology note: An altar 示 to the ancestor spirits found in one's home 宀
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How to Write 宗 (zōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zōng
宗
school
Common words
dà zōng
大宗
large amount; staple; influential family of long standing
zhèng zōng
正宗
orthodox school; fig. traditional; old school; authentic
zōng jiào
宗教
religion
zōng zhǐ
宗旨
objective; aim; goal
zǔ zōng
祖宗
ancestor; forebear
zōng
宗
school; sect; purpose; model
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
宗
宗
宗
宗
宗
宗
宗
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 宗
Say “zōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 宗
Common words and phrases
dà zōng
large amount; staple; influential family of long standing
zhèng zōng
orthodox school; fig. traditional; old school; authentic
zōng jiào
religion
zōng zhǐ
objective; aim; goal
zǔ zōng
ancestor; forebear
zōng
school; sect; purpose; model
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“宗”。
Zhège zì shì “zōng”.
This character is “宗”.
我正在学习“宗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zōng” zì.
I am learning the character “宗”.
请写一遍“宗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zōng”.
Please write “宗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 宗?
宗 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 宗 (zōng) mean?
宗 (zōng) means school.
What is the radical of 宗?
The radical of 宗 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.