冢 (zhǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 冢 (zhǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 冢 (zhǒng) means "Burial mound; tomb". with 10 strokes and the radical 冖.

Q: How do you write 冢 stroke by stroke?

冢 has 10 strokes. The radical is 冖. 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 冢 and 冠?

冢 (zhǒng) and 冠 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 冢?

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

Q: What common words use 冢?

Common words containing 冢 include: 冢宰 (zhǒng zǎi) — Prime minister (ancient title); 冢嗣 (zhǒng sì) — Eldest son; heir to the throne; 冢墓 (zhǒng mù) — Tomb; grave.

How to Write 冢

The character 冢 (zhǒng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冖 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

冢 is pronounced zhǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Burial mound; tomb.

Common Words with 冢

冢宰 zhǒng zǎi

Prime minister (ancient title)

冢嗣 zhǒng sì

Eldest son; heir to the throne

冢墓 zhǒng mù

Tomb; grave

Example Sentences

他是朝廷的冢宰。

tā shì cháo tíng de zhǒng zǎi

He is the prime minister of the imperial court.

他是家中的冢嗣。

tā shì jiā zhōng de zhǒng sì

He is the eldest son and heir of the family.

那里有一座冢墓。

nà lǐ yǒu yī zuò zhǒng mù

There is a tomb there.

Similar Characters

冠 guān

冡 méng

冣 jù

Practice Writing 冢 (zhǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 冢

What does 冢 (zhǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 冢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 冢 and 冠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 冢?

What common words use 冢?

How to Write 冢 (zhǒng)