COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钟 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 中 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 钟 (zhōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a (large) bell (CL:架[jia4])
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhōng
钟
a (large) bell (CL:架[jia4])
Common words
fēn zhōng
分钟
minute
nào zhōng
闹钟
alarm clock
zhōng tóu
钟头
hour
jǐng zhōng
警钟
alarm bell
zhōng
钟
a (large) bell (CL:架[jia4]); clock (CL:座[zuo4]); amount of time; o'clock (CL:點|点[dian3],分[fen1],秒[miao3]) (as in 三點鐘|三点钟[san1dian3zhong1] "three o'clock" or "three hours" or 五分鐘|五分钟[wu3fen1zhong1] "five minutes" etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
钟
钟
钟
钟
钟
钟
钟
钟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 钟
Say “zhōng” 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 钟
Common words and phrases
fēn zhōng
minute
nào zhōng
alarm clock
zhōng tóu
hour
jǐng zhōng
alarm bell
zhōng
a (large) bell (CL:架[jia4]); clock (CL:座[zuo4]); amount of time; o'clock (CL:點|点[dian3],分[fen1],秒[miao3]) (as in 三點鐘|三点钟[san1dian3zhong1] "three o'clock" or "three hours" or 五分鐘|五分钟[wu3fen1zhong1] "five minutes" etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“钟”。
Zhège zì shì “zhōng”.
This character is “钟”.
我正在学习“钟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhōng” zì.
I am learning the character “钟”.
请写一遍“钟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhōng”.
Please write “钟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钟?
钟 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 钟 (zhōng) mean?
钟 (zhōng) means a (large) bell (CL:架[jia4]).
What is the radical of 钟?
The radical of 钟 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.