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

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

The Chinese character 琮 (cóng) means "Octagonal jade badge". with 12 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 琮 stroke by stroke?

琮 has 12 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 琮 and 珙?

琮 (cóng) and 珙 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 琮?

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

Q: What common words use 琮?

Common words containing 琮 include: 玉琮 (yù cóng) — Jade cong (ritual vessel); 琮琮 (cóng cóng) — Tinkling sound of jade or flowing water; 琮玺 (cóng xǐ) — Cong seal (an ancient imperial seal).

How to Write 琮

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

琮 is pronounced cóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Octagonal jade badge.

Common Words with 琮

玉琮 yù cóng

Jade cong (ritual vessel)

琮琮 cóng cóng

Tinkling sound of jade or flowing water

琮玺 cóng xǐ

Cong seal (an ancient imperial seal)

Example Sentences

这个玉琮很古老。

zhè ge yù cóng hěn gǔ lǎo

This jade ritual tube is very ancient.

泉水琮琮地流。

quán shuǐ cóng cóng dì liú

The spring water flows with a tinkling sound like jade.

琮玺是古代印章。

cóng xǐ shì gǔ dài yìn zhāng

A Cong seal is an ancient seal.

Similar Characters

珙 gǒng

珞 luò

珠 zhū

Practice Writing 琮 (cóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琮

What does 琮 (cóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 琮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 琮 and 珙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 琮?

What common words use 琮?

How to Write 琮 (cóng)