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

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

The Chinese character 纵 (zòng) means "vertical; to release; even if". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 纵 stroke by stroke?

纵 has 7 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 纵 and 纠?

纵 (zòng) and 纠 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 纵?

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

Q: What common words use 纵?

Common words containing 纵 include: 纵向 (zòng xiàng) — vertical; longitudinal; 操纵 (cāo zòng) — to manipulate; to control; 放纵 (fàng zòng) — to indulge; dissolute.

How to Write 纵

The character 纵 (zòng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

纵 is pronounced zòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means vertical; to release; even if.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 纵 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 纵

纵向 zòng xiàng

vertical; longitudinal

操纵 cāo zòng

to manipulate; to control

放纵 fàng zòng

to indulge; dissolute

Example Sentences

请纵向折叠这张纸。

qǐng zòng xiàng zhé dié zhè zhāng zhǐ

Please fold this paper vertically.

他在操纵那台机器。

tā zài cāo zòng nà tái jī qì

He is operating that machine.

不要太放纵自己。

bú yào tài fàng zòng zì jǐ

Don't be too indulgent with yourself.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 纵 (zòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纵

What does 纵 (zòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 纵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 纵 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 纵?

What common words use 纵?

How to Write 纵 (zòng)