COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 综 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 宗 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 综 (zōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
heddle
zōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zōng
综
heddle
Common words
zōng hé
综合
comprehensive; composite; synthesized; mixed
zōng yì
综艺
variety (entertainment format)
cuò zōng fù zá
错综复杂
tangled and complicated (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
综
综
综
综
综
综
综
综
LEARNING TIP
Remember 综
Say “zōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zōng hé
comprehensive; composite; synthesized; mixed
zōng yì
variety (entertainment format)
cuò zōng fù zá
tangled and complicated (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“综”。
Zhège zì shì “zōng”.
This character is “综”.
我正在学习“综”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zōng” zì.
I am learning the character “综”.
请写一遍“综”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zōng”.
Please write “综” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 综?
综 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 综 (zōng) mean?
综 (zōng) means heddle.
What is the radical of 综?
The radical of 综 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.