粽 (zòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 粽 (zòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粽 (zòng) means "Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling).". with 14 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粽 stroke by stroke?

粽 has 14 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粽 and 粞?

粽 (zòng) and 粞 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 粽?

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

Q: What common words use 粽?

Common words containing 粽 include: 粽子 (zòng zi) — Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling wrapped in leaves).; 肉粽 (ròu zòng) — meat zongzi (sticky rice dumpling with meat); 包粽子 (bāo zòng zi) — to wrap rice dumplings (zongzi).

How to Write 粽

The character 粽 (zòng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

粽 is pronounced zòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling)..

Common Words with 粽

粽子 zòng zi

Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling wrapped in leaves).

肉粽 ròu zòng

meat zongzi (sticky rice dumpling with meat)

包粽子 bāo zòng zi

to wrap rice dumplings (zongzi)

Example Sentences

端午节要吃粽子。

duān wǔ jié yào chī zòng zi

One should eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival.

我喜欢吃肉粽。

wǒ xǐ huān chī ròu zòng

I like eating meat zongzi.

奶奶在包粽子。

nǎi nǎi zài bāo zòng zi

Grandma is making sticky rice dumplings (zongzi).

Similar Characters

粞 xī

粟 sù

粢 zī

Practice Writing 粽 (zòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粽

What does 粽 (zòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粽 and 粞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粽?

What common words use 粽?

How to Write 粽 (zòng)