戎 (róng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 戎 (róng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戎 (róng) means "military; army". with 6 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戎 stroke by stroke?

戎 has 6 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 戎 and 戈?

戎 (róng) and 戈 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 戎?

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

Q: What common words use 戎?

Common words containing 戎 include: 戎装 (róng zhuāng) — military uniform; 从戎 (cóng róng) — To join the military.; 兵戎 (bīng róng) — Weapons; arms; war.

How to Write 戎

The character 戎 (róng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戎 is pronounced róng in Mandarin Chinese. It means military; army.

Common Words with 戎

戎装 róng zhuāng

military uniform

从戎 cóng róng

To join the military.

兵戎 bīng róng

Weapons; arms; war

Example Sentences

他穿上了戎装。

tā chuān shàng le róng zhuāng

He put on his military uniform.

他决定投笔从戎。

tā jué dìng tóu bǐ cóng róng

He decided to give up the pen for the sword and join the army.

双方兵戎相见。

shuāng fāng bīng róng xiāng jiàn

The two sides met on the battlefield.

Similar Characters

戈 gē

戉 yuè

戊 wù

Practice Writing 戎 (róng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戎

What does 戎 (róng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戎 and 戈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戎?

What common words use 戎?

How to Write 戎 (róng)