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

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

The Chinese character 钟 (zhōng) means "Clock/Bell". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钟 stroke by stroke?

钟 has 9 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钟 and 针?

钟 (zhōng) and 针 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 钟?

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

Q: What common words use 钟?

Common words containing 钟 include: 时钟 (shí zhōng) — Clock.; 闹钟 (nào zhōng) — Alarm clock; 分钟 (fēn zhōng) — minute.

How to Write 钟

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

钟 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Clock/Bell.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 钟 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 钟

时钟 shí zhōng

Clock.

闹钟 nào zhōng

Alarm clock

分钟 fēn zhōng

minute

Example Sentences

墙上的时钟停了。

qiáng shàng de shí zhōng tíng le

The clock on the wall has stopped.

我的闹钟响了。

wǒ de nào zhōng xiǎng le

My alarm clock went off.

请等我五分钟。

qǐng děng wǒ wǔ fēn zhōng

Please wait for me for five minutes.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钟 (zhōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钟

What does 钟 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钟 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钟?

What common words use 钟?

How to Write 钟 (zhōng)