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

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

The Chinese character 囱 (cōng) means "Chimney". with 7 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 囱 stroke by stroke?

囱 has 7 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 囱 and 囚?

囱 (cōng) and 囚 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 囱?

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

Q: What common words use 囱?

Common words containing 囱 include: 烟囱 (yān cōng) — chimney; smokestack; 囱口 (cōng kǒu) — Chimney opening; 烟囱帽 (yān cōng mào) — chimney cap; chimney pot.

How to Write 囱

The character 囱 (cōng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

囱 is pronounced cōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chimney.

Common Words with 囱

烟囱 yān cōng

chimney; smokestack

囱口 cōng kǒu

Chimney opening

烟囱帽 yān cōng mào

chimney cap; chimney pot

Example Sentences

房顶有一个烟囱。

fáng dǐng yǒu yí gè yān cōng

There is a chimney on the roof.

烟从囱口冒出来。

yān cóng cōng kǒu mào chū lái

Smoke is coming out of the chimney.

烟囱帽坏了。

yān cōng mào huài le

The chimney cap is broken.

Similar Characters

囚 qiú

四 sì

囝 jiǎn

Practice Writing 囱 (cōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 囱

What does 囱 (cōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 囱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 囱 and 囚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 囱?

What common words use 囱?

How to Write 囱 (cōng)