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

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

The Chinese character 衷 (zhōng) means "heart; inner feelings". with 10 strokes and the radical 衣.

Q: How do you write 衷 stroke by stroke?

衷 has 10 strokes. The radical is 衣. 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 衷 and 表?

衷 (zhōng) and 表 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 衷?

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

Q: What common words use 衷?

Common words containing 衷 include: 衷心 (zhōng xīn) — heartfelt; sincere; 苦衷 (kǔ zhōng) — Difficulties one is reluctant to discuss / secret trouble; 言不由衷 (yán bù yóu zhōng) — to speak insincerely / not mean what one says.

How to Write 衷

The character 衷 (zhōng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

衷 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means heart; inner feelings.

Common Words with 衷

衷心 zhōng xīn

heartfelt; sincere

苦衷 kǔ zhōng

Difficulties one is reluctant to discuss / secret trouble

言不由衷 yán bù yóu zhōng

to speak insincerely / not mean what one says

Example Sentences

我衷心地感谢你。

wǒ zhōng xīn dì gǎn xiè nǐ

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

他有自己的苦衷。

tā yǒu zì jǐ de kǔ zhōng

He has his own difficulties.

他说话言不由衷。

tā shuō huà yán bù yóu zhōng

He doesn't mean what he says.

Similar Characters

表 biǎo

衮 gǔn

衰 shuāi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 衷

What does 衷 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 衷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 衷 and 表?

What mistakes do learners make writing 衷?

What common words use 衷?

How to Write 衷 (zhōng)