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

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

The Chinese character 鬃 (zōng) means "mane; bristles". with 18 strokes and the radical 髟.

Q: How do you write 鬃 stroke by stroke?

鬃 has 18 strokes. The radical is 髟. 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 鬃 and 髭?

鬃 (zōng) and 髭 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 鬃?

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

Q: What common words use 鬃?

Common words containing 鬃 include: 马鬃 (mǎ zōng) — Horse mane; 鬃毛 (zōng máo) — mane; bristles; 鬃刷 (zōng shuā) — bristle brush.

How to Write 鬃

The character 鬃 (zōng) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 髟 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

鬃 is pronounced zōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means mane; bristles.

Common Words with 鬃

马鬃 mǎ zōng

Horse mane

鬃毛 zōng máo

mane; bristles

鬃刷 zōng shuā

bristle brush

Example Sentences

马鬃随风飘动。

mǎ zōng suí fēng piāo dòng

The horse's mane flutters in the wind.

狮子的鬃毛很厚。

shī zi de zōng máo hěn hòu

The lion's mane is very thick.

我买了一个鬃刷。

wǒ mǎi le yí gè zōng shuā

I bought a bristle brush.

Similar Characters

髭 zī

髹 xiū

髻 jì

Practice Writing 鬃 (zōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬃

What does 鬃 (zōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鬃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鬃 and 髭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鬃?

What common words use 鬃?

How to Write 鬃 (zōng)