宋 (sòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宋 (sòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宋 (sòng) means "Song (dynasty or surname)". with 7 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宋 stroke by stroke?

宋 has 7 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宋 and 宁?

宋 (sòng) and 宁 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 宋?

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

Q: What common words use 宋?

Common words containing 宋 include: 宋代 (sòng dài) — Song Dynasty; 宋词 (sòng cí) — Song Poetry (Ci); 姓宋 (xìng sòng) — Surname Song.

How to Write 宋

The character 宋 (sòng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宋 is pronounced sòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Song (dynasty or surname).

Common Words with 宋

宋代 sòng dài

Song Dynasty

宋词 sòng cí

Song Poetry (Ci)

姓宋 xìng sòng

Surname Song

Example Sentences

他研究宋代历史。

tā yán jiū sòng dài lì shǐ

He studies the history of the Song Dynasty.

我喜欢读宋词。

wǒ xǐ huān dú sòng cí

I like reading Song lyrics.

他姓宋。

tā xìng sòng

His surname is Song.

Similar Characters

宁 níng

它 tā

宄 guǐ

Practice Writing 宋 (sòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宋

What does 宋 (sòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宋 and 宁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宋?

What common words use 宋?

How to Write 宋 (sòng)