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

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

The Chinese character 终 (zhōng) means "End, finish, or final". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 终 stroke by stroke?

终 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 终 and 纡?

终 (zhōng) and 纡 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 终?

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

Q: What common words use 终?

Common words containing 终 include: 终于 (zhōng yú) — Finally or at last; 终点 (zhōng diǎn) — Finish line or destination; 最终 (zuì zhōng) — Final / ultimate.

How to Write 终

The character 终 (zhōng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

终 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means End, finish, or final.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 终 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 终

终于 zhōng yú

Finally or at last

终点 zhōng diǎn

Finish line or destination

最终 zuì zhōng

Final / ultimate

Example Sentences

考试终于结束了。

kǎo shì zhōng yú jié shù le

The exam is finally over.

运动员跑到了终点。

yùn dòng yuán pǎo dào le zhōng diǎn

The athlete reached the finish line.

最终他赢得了比赛。

zuì zhōng tā yíng dé le bǐ sài

Eventually, he won the match.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 终 (zhōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 终

What does 终 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 终 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 终 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 终?

What common words use 终?

How to Write 终 (zhōng)