宗 (zōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宗 (zōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宗 (zōng) means "Ancestor / Sect / Clan". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宗 stroke by stroke?

宗 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宗 and 宅?

宗 (zōng) and 宅 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 宗?

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

Q: What common words use 宗?

Common words containing 宗 include: 宗教 (zōng jiào) — Religion; 祖宗 (zǔ zōng) — ancestors; forefathers; 宗旨 (zōng zhǐ) — Purpose / Aim.

How to Write 宗

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

宗 is pronounced zōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ancestor / Sect / Clan.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 宗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宗

宗教 zōng jiào

Religion

祖宗 zǔ zōng

ancestors; forefathers

宗旨 zōng zhǐ

Purpose / Aim

Example Sentences

他信仰宗教。

tā xìn yǎng zōng jiào

He believes in religion.

我们要尊敬祖宗。

wǒ men yào zūn jìng zǔ zōng

We should respect our ancestors.

这是我们的服务宗旨。

zhè shì wǒ men de fú wù zōng zhǐ

This is our service mission.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

Practice Writing 宗 (zōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宗

What does 宗 (zōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宗 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宗?

What common words use 宗?

How to Write 宗 (zōng)