柊 (zhōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 柊 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柊 (zhōng) means "Holly (specifically Osmanthus heterophyllus).". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柊 stroke by stroke?

柊 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柊 and 杆?

柊 (zhōng) and 杆 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 柊?

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

Q: What common words use 柊?

Common words containing 柊 include: 柊树 (zhōng shù) — Holly tree.; 柊叶 (zhōng yè) — Phrynium leaves (often used for wrapping food).; 柊木 (zhōng mù) — Holly wood..

How to Write 柊

The character 柊 (zhōng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

柊 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Holly (specifically Osmanthus heterophyllus)..

Common Words with 柊

柊树 zhōng shù

Holly tree.

柊叶 zhōng yè

Phrynium leaves (often used for wrapping food).

柊木 zhōng mù

Holly wood.

Example Sentences

这种植物叫柊树。

zhè zhòng zhí wù jiào zhōng shù

This plant is called Holly Osmanthus.

柊叶可以用来包粽子。

zhōng yè kě yǐ yòng lái bāo zòng zi

Phrynium leaves can be used to wrap zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).

这件家具是用柊木做的。

zhè jiàn jiā jù shì yòng zhōng mù zuò de

This piece of furniture is made of holly wood.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柊 (zhōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柊

What does 柊 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柊 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柊?

What common words use 柊?

How to Write 柊 (zhōng)