COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 种 is built
Traditional etymology note: 禾 (grain) suggests the meaning, while 中 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 种 (zhǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
seed
zhǒngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǒng
种
seed
Common words
gè zhǒng
各种
every kind of; all kinds of; various
pǐn zhǒng
品种
breed; variety
zhǒng lèi
种类
kind; genus; type; category
zhǒng zhí
种植
to plant; to grow (a crop); to cultivate
zhǒng zi
种子
seed
bō zhǒng
播种
to sow seeds
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 种
Say “zhǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
gè zhǒng
every kind of; all kinds of; various
pǐn zhǒng
breed; variety
zhǒng lèi
kind; genus; type; category
zhǒng zhí
to plant; to grow (a crop); to cultivate
zhǒng zi
seed
bō zhǒng
to sow seeds
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“种”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǒng”.
This character is “种”.
我正在学习“种”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǒng” zì.
I am learning the character “种”.
请写一遍“种”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǒng”.
Please write “种” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 种?
种 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 种 (zhǒng) mean?
种 (zhǒng) means seed.
What is the radical of 种?
The radical of 种 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.