COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 总 is built
Traditional etymology note: Many mouths 口 speaking with one mind 心
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How to Write 总 (zǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
general; overall
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zǒng
总
general; overall
Common words
zǒng shì
总是
always
zǒng jié
总结
to sum up; to conclude; summary; résumé
zǒng bù
总部
general headquarters
zǒng gòng
总共
altogether; in sum; in all; in total
zǒng shù
总数
total; sum; aggregate
zǒng tǐ
总体
completely; totally; total; entire
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
总
总
总
总
总
总
总
总
LEARNING TIP
Remember 总
Say “zǒng” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 总
Common words and phrases
zǒng shì
always
zǒng jié
to sum up; to conclude; summary; résumé
zǒng bù
general headquarters
zǒng gòng
altogether; in sum; in all; in total
zǒng shù
total; sum; aggregate
zǒng tǐ
completely; totally; total; entire
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“总”。
Zhège zì shì “zǒng”.
This character is “总”.
我正在学习“总”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zǒng” zì.
I am learning the character “总”.
请写一遍“总”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zǒng”.
Please write “总” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 总?
总 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 总 (zǒng) mean?
总 (zǒng) means general; overall.
What is the radical of 总?
The radical of 总 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.