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

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

The Chinese character 熜 (cōng) means "Chimney / Small stove". with 15 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 熜 stroke by stroke?

熜 has 15 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 熜 and 煅?

熜 (cōng) and 煅 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 熜?

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

Q: What common words use 熜?

Common words containing 熜 include: 熜火 (cōng huǒ) — Stove fire; 熜灶 (cōng zào) — Kitchen stove; 熜子 (cōng zi) — Small stove / Hand warmer.

How to Write 熜

The character 熜 (cōng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

熜 is pronounced cōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chimney / Small stove.

Common Words with 熜

熜火 cōng huǒ

Stove fire

熜灶 cōng zào

Kitchen stove

熜子 cōng zi

Small stove / Hand warmer

Example Sentences

熜火可以取暖。

cōng huǒ kě yǐ qǔ nuǎn

The stove fire can provide warmth.

厨房里有个旧熜灶。

chú fáng lǐ yǒu gè jiù cōng zào

There is an old small stove in the kitchen.

熜子在冒烟。

cōng zi zài mào yān

The small stove is smoking.

Similar Characters

煅 duàn

煆 xiā

煊 xuān

Practice Writing 熜 (cōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 熜

What does 熜 (cōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 熜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 熜 and 煅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 熜?

What common words use 熜?

How to Write 熜 (cōng)