偬 (zǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 偬 (zǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 偬 (zǒng) means "Hurried / Busy". with 11 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 偬 stroke by stroke?

偬 has 11 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 偬 and 侮?

偬 (zǒng) and 侮 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 偬?

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

Q: What common words use 偬?

Common words containing 偬 include: 匆偬 (cōng zǒng) — hurried and busy; 忙偬 (máng zǒng) — Busy / hurried; 倥偬 (kōng zǒng) — pressingly busy / urgent.

How to Write 偬

The character 偬 (zǒng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

偬 is pronounced zǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hurried / Busy.

Common Words with 偬

匆偬 cōng zǒng

hurried and busy

忙偬 máng zǒng

Busy / hurried

倥偬 kōng zǒng

pressingly busy / urgent

Example Sentences

旅途匆偬，来不及看。

lǚ tú cōng zǒng lái bù jí kàn

The journey was so rushed that there was no time to look.

他整天事务忙偬。

tā zhěng tiān shì wù máng zǒng

He was busy with affairs all day long.

他在戎马倥偬中度过。

tā zài róng mǎ kǒng zǒng zhōng dù guò

He spent his life in the hustle and bustle of military service.

Similar Characters

侮 wǔ

侯 hóu

侵 qīn

Practice Writing 偬 (zǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 偬

What does 偬 (zǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 偬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 偬 and 侮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 偬?

What common words use 偬?

How to Write 偬 (zǒng)