(zòng)

HSK 7-914 strokesTrad.

rice dumplings wrapped in leaves

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Character information

Pinyin
zòng
Meaning
rice dumplings wrapped in leaves
Strokes
14
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰米宗

In this compound, the meaning comes from (rice); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

zòng
HSK 7-9

glutinous rice and choice of filling wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled

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zòng

leaf (usually bamboo or reed leaf) used to wrap sticky rice dumplings 粽子[zo…

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