COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 终 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 冬 suggests the pronunciation.
More “zhong” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 终 (zhōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
end
zhōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhōng
终
end
Common words
zhōng yú
终于
at last; in the end; finally; eventually
zuì zhōng
最终
final; ultimate
shǐ zhōng
始终
from beginning to end; all along
nián zhōng
年终
end of the year
zhōng diǎn
终点
the end; end point; finishing line (in a race); destination
zhōng shēn
终身
lifelong; all one's life; marriage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
终
终
终
终
终
终
终
终
LEARNING TIP
Remember 终
Say “zhōng” 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 终
Common words and phrases
zhōng yú
at last; in the end; finally; eventually
zuì zhōng
final; ultimate
shǐ zhōng
from beginning to end; all along
nián zhōng
end of the year
zhōng diǎn
the end; end point; finishing line (in a race); destination
zhōng shēn
lifelong; all one's life; marriage
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 终?
终 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 终 (zhōng) mean?
终 (zhōng) means end.
What is the radical of 终?
The radical of 终 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.