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

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

The Chinese character 踪 (zōng) means "trace; track; footprint". with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踪 stroke by stroke?

踪 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踪 and 䠀?

踪 (zōng) and 䠀 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 踪?

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

Q: What common words use 踪?

Common words containing 踪 include: 失踪 (shī zōng) — to go missing / to disappear; 跟踪 (gēn zōng) — to track; 踪影 (zōng yǐng) — trace; sign; vestige.

How to Write 踪

The character 踪 (zōng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

踪 is pronounced zōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means trace; track; footprint.

Common Words with 踪

失踪 shī zōng

to go missing / to disappear

跟踪 gēn zōng

to track

踪影 zōng yǐng

trace; sign; vestige

Example Sentences

他的猫失踪了。

tā de māo shī zōng le

His cat is missing.

别跟踪我。

bié gēn zōng wǒ

Don't follow me.

他不见了踪影。

tā bú jiàn le zōng yǐng

He disappeared without a trace.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踪 (zōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踪

What does 踪 (zōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踪 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踪?

What common words use 踪?

How to Write 踪 (zōng)