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

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

The Chinese character 葱 (cōng) means "scallion / green onion". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葱 stroke by stroke?

葱 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葱 and 荷?

葱 (cōng) and 荷 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 葱?

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

Q: What common words use 葱?

Common words containing 葱 include: 大葱 (dà cōng) — Scallion; 葱花 (cōng huā) — chopped green onions; 洋葱 (yáng cōng) — Onion..

How to Write 葱

The character 葱 (cōng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

葱 is pronounced cōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means scallion / green onion.

Common Words with 葱

大葱 dà cōng

Scallion

葱花 cōng huā

chopped green onions

洋葱 yáng cōng

Onion.

Example Sentences

我去买大葱。

wǒ qù mǎi dà cōng

I'm going to buy scallions.

汤里撒点葱花。

tāng lǐ sā diǎn cōng huā

Sprinkle some chopped green onions in the soup.

我不喜欢洋葱。

wǒ bù xǐ huān yáng cōng

I don't like onions.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 葱 (cōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葱

What does 葱 (cōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葱 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葱?

What common words use 葱?

How to Write 葱 (cōng)