舂 (chōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舂 (chōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舂 (chōng) means "to pound (grain)". with 11 strokes and the radical 臼.

Q: How do you write 舂 stroke by stroke?

舂 has 11 strokes. The radical is 臼. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 舂 and 臿?

舂 (chōng) and 臿 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 舂?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 臼. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 舂?

Common words containing 舂 include: 舂米 (chōng mǐ) — to pound rice; 舂药 (chōng yào) — to pound medicine; 舂谷 (chōng gǔ) — to pound grain.

How to Write 舂

The character 舂 (chōng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 臼 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

舂 is pronounced chōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pound (grain).

Common Words with 舂

舂米 chōng mǐ

to pound rice

舂药 chōng yào

to pound medicine

舂谷 chōng gǔ

to pound grain

Example Sentences

机器在舂米。

jī qì zài chōng mǐ

The machine is hulling rice.

医生在舂药。

yī shēng zài chōng yào

The doctor is pounding medicine in a mortar.

农民忙着舂谷。

nóng mín máng zhe chōng gǔ

Farmers are busy pounding grain.

Similar Characters

臿 chā

舀 yǎo

舁 yú

Practice Writing 舂 (chōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舂

What does 舂 (chōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舂 and 臿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舂?

What common words use 舂?

How to Write 舂 (chōng)