丛 (cóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 丛 (cóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 丛 (cóng) means "Cluster / Thicket". with 5 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 丛 stroke by stroke?

丛 has 5 strokes. The radical is 一. 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 丛 and 万?

丛 (cóng) and 万 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 丛?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 丛?

Common words containing 丛 include: 草丛 (cǎo cóng) — bushes / thick grass; 丛林 (cóng lín) — Jungle; 丛书 (cóng shū) — Book series.

How to Write 丛

The character 丛 (cóng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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

丛 is pronounced cóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cluster / Thicket.

Common Words with 丛

草丛 cǎo cóng

bushes / thick grass

丛林 cóng lín

Jungle

丛书 cóng shū

Book series

Example Sentences

小猫躲在草丛里。

xiǎo māo duǒ zài cǎo cóng lǐ

The kitten is hiding in the grass.

丛林里有很多动物。

cóng lín lǐ yǒu hěn duō dòng wù

There are many animals in the jungle.

这是一套儿童丛书。

zhè shì yī tào ér tóng cóng shū

This is a series of children's books.

Similar Characters

万 wàn

丈 zhàng

三 sān

Practice Writing 丛 (cóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 丛

What does 丛 (cóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 丛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 丛 and 万?

What mistakes do learners make writing 丛?

What common words use 丛?

How to Write 丛 (cóng)