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

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

The Chinese character 淙 (cóng) means "gurgle (sound of flowing water)". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淙 stroke by stroke?

淙 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淙 and 洁?

淙 (cóng) and 洁 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 淙?

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

Q: What common words use 淙?

Common words containing 淙 include: 淙淙 (cóng cóng) — gurgling sound; 淙流 (cóng liú) — gurgling stream; 淙潺 (cóng chán) — murmuring or gurgling of water.

How to Write 淙

The character 淙 (cóng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

淙 is pronounced cóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means gurgle (sound of flowing water).

Common Words with 淙

淙淙 cóng cóng

gurgling sound

淙流 cóng liú

gurgling stream

淙潺 cóng chán

murmuring or gurgling of water

Example Sentences

溪水淙淙地流着。

xī shuǐ cóng cóng dì liú zhe

The stream is gurgling along.

泉水淙流而下。

quán shuǐ cóng liú ér xià

The spring water flows down with a gurgling sound.

水声淙潺很好听。

shuǐ shēng cóng chán hěn hǎo tīng

The sound of gurgling water is very pleasant.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淙

What does 淙 (cóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淙 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淙?

What common words use 淙?

How to Write 淙 (cóng)