COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 纵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 从 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 纵 (zòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
vertical; north-south (Taiwan pr. [zong1])
zòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zòng
纵
vertical; north-south (Taiwan pr. [zong1])
Common words
cāo zòng
操纵
to operate; to control; to rig; to manipulate
fàng zòng
放纵
to indulge; to pamper; to connive at; permissive
zòng guān
纵观
to survey comprehensively; an overall survey
zòng héng
纵横
lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal; length and breadth; criss-crossed; able to move unhindered
zòng rán
纵然
even if; even though
zòng róng
纵容
to indulge; to connive at
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 纵
Say “zòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 纵
Common words and phrases
cāo zòng
to operate; to control; to rig; to manipulate
fàng zòng
to indulge; to pamper; to connive at; permissive
zòng guān
to survey comprehensively; an overall survey
zòng héng
lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal; length and breadth; criss-crossed; able to move unhindered
zòng rán
even if; even though
zòng róng
to indulge; to connive at
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“纵”。
Zhège zì shì “zòng”.
This character is “纵”.
我正在学习“纵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zòng” zì.
I am learning the character “纵”.
请写一遍“纵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zòng”.
Please write “纵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 纵?
纵 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 纵 (zòng) mean?
纵 (zòng) means vertical; north-south (Taiwan pr. [zong1]).
What is the radical of 纵?
The radical of 纵 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.