匆 (cōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匆 (cōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匆 (cōng) means "hurried; rushed". with 5 strokes and the radical 勹.

Q: How do you write 匆 stroke by stroke?

匆 has 5 strokes. The radical is 勹. 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 匆 and 勺?

匆 (cōng) and 勺 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 匆?

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

Q: What common words use 匆?

Common words containing 匆 include: 匆忙 (cōng máng) — hasty; in a hurry; 匆匆 (cōng cōng) — hurriedly; in a rush; 匆促 (cōng cù) — hurried; hasty.

How to Write 匆

The character 匆 (cōng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

匆 is pronounced cōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means hurried; rushed.

Common Words with 匆

匆忙 cōng máng

hasty; in a hurry

匆匆 cōng cōng

hurriedly; in a rush

匆促 cōng cù

hurried; hasty

Example Sentences

他匆忙地走了。

tā cōng máng dì zǒu le

He left in a hurry.

时间匆匆而过。

shí jiān cōng cōng ér guò

Time passes in a hurry.

这个决定太匆促了。

zhè ge jué dìng tài cōng cù le

This decision was too hurried.

Similar Characters

勺 sháo

勾 gōu

勿 wù

Practice Writing 匆 (cōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匆

What does 匆 (cōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匆 and 勺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匆?

What common words use 匆?

How to Write 匆 (cōng)