宗
Meaning:
ancestry, clan, family, lineage; religion, sect
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1789
Pinyin:
zōng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
宀
How to Write 宗 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "宗" in Chinese
The Chinese character 宗 (zōng) means "ancestry, clan, family, lineage; religion, sect". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 宗 include: 世宗, 代宗, 卷宗.
📚 Words and Phrases with 宗
Common words containing this character
世宗
Sejong the Great or Sejong Daewang (1397-1450), reigned 1418-1450 as fourth king of Joseon or Chosun dynasty, in whose reign the hangeul alphabet was invented
HSK 2
代宗
Daizong, temple name of seventh Ming emperor Jingtai 景泰[Jing3 tai4]
HSK 2
卷宗
file
HSK 2
大宗
large amount
HSK 2
太宗
posthumous name given to the second emperor of a dynasty
HSK 2
宗主
head of a clan
HSK 2
宗匠
person with remarkable academic or artistic attainments
HSK 2
密宗
Vajrayana
HSK 2
密宗
tantra
HSK 2
宁宗
Emperor Ningzong of Southern Song (1168-1224)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: An altar 示 to the ancestor spirits found in one's home 宀
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "宗"?
- The pinyin is zōng
- How many strokes does "宗" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "宗" mean?
- ancestry, clan, family, lineage; religion, sect
- What is the radical of "宗"?
- The radical is "宀"