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

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

The Chinese character 棕 (zōng) means "brown; palm". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 棕 stroke by stroke?

棕 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 棕 and 柴?

棕 (zōng) and 柴 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 棕?

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

Q: What common words use 棕?

Common words containing 棕 include: 棕色 (zōng sè) — brown; 棕榈树 (zōng lǘ shù) — palm tree; 棕熊 (zōng xióng) — brown bear.

How to Write 棕

The character 棕 (zōng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

棕 is pronounced zōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means brown; palm.

Common Words with 棕

棕色 zōng sè

brown

棕榈树 zōng lǘ shù

palm tree

棕熊 zōng xióng

brown bear

Example Sentences

我买了一件棕色的毛衣。

wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn zōng sè de máo yī

I bought a brown sweater.

海边有很多棕榈树。

hǎi biān yǒu hěn duō zōng lǘ shù

There are many palm trees by the sea.

动物园里有一只大棕熊。

dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu yī zhī dà zōng xióng

There is a big brown bear in the zoo.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

Practice Writing 棕 (zōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 棕

What does 棕 (zōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 棕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 棕 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 棕?

What common words use 棕?

How to Write 棕 (zōng)