COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 中 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忠 (zhōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
loyal; devoted; faithful
zhōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
zhōng
忠
loyal; devoted; faithful
Common words
zhōng chéng
忠诚
devoted; loyal; fidelity; loyalty
zhōng gào
忠告
to give sb a word of advice; advice; counsel; a wise word
zhōng shí
忠实
faithful
zhōng xīn
忠心
good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication
zhōng yú
忠于
to be loyal to
zhōng zhēn
忠贞
loyal and dependable
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
忠
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忠
忠
忠
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忠
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 忠
Common words and phrases
zhōng chéng
devoted; loyal; fidelity; loyalty
zhōng gào
to give sb a word of advice; advice; counsel; a wise word
zhōng shí
faithful
zhōng xīn
good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication
zhōng yú
to be loyal to
zhōng zhēn
loyal and dependable
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忠”。
Zhège zì shì “zhōng”.
This character is “忠”.
我正在学习“忠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhōng” zì.
I am learning the character “忠”.
请写一遍“忠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhōng”.
Please write “忠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忠?
忠 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 忠 (zhōng) mean?
忠 (zhōng) means loyal; devoted; faithful.
What is the radical of 忠?
The radical of 忠 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.