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诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
诵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

诵 Stroke Order — How to Write 诵

Stroke Order

诵 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

诵 Radical and Character Components

Components:讠甬

诵 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 甬 indicates the sound.

Radical: 讠 + 7 more strokes

诵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • sòng

Meanings of 诵 in Chinese

1

sòng诵

To read or recite aloud with a rhythmic or melodious intonation; to chant.
他喜欢在清晨背诵诗歌，感受文字的韵律。
He enjoys reciting poetry in the early morning, feeling the rhythm of the words.
To describe or narrate (something, often in a formal or literary way); to recount.
他将旅途中的奇闻异事，一一为众人诵说
He recounted the strange and wonderful tales from his journey, one by one, to the assembled crowd.
To compose or write poetry.
他喜欢在月光下作诵。
He enjoys composing poetry under the moonlight.
To express resentment or slander through speech or writings.
他平日里对人表面恭敬，暗地里却常口诵怨言。
He usually appears respectful to others, but secretly he often voices complaints.

Common Words and Phrases with 诵

1
sòng诵dú读
to read aloud; to chant
他喜欢在清晨诵读古诗，感受文字的韵律美
He enjoys reciting ancient poems in the early morning, appreciating the rhythmic beauty of the words.
2
sòng诵xí习
to read and study; to read and review
学生们每天都会花费时间诵习古诗词，以加深对传统文化的理解。
Students spend time every day reciting and practicing ancient poetry to deepen their understanding of traditional culture.

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Idioms with 诵

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Questions about 诵

What does 诵 mean in Chinese?

诵 (sòng) means “To compose or write poetry” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 诵?

诵 is pronounced sòng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 诵 have?

诵 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 诵?

诵 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 诵?

The radical of 诵 is 讠, and 诵 is a phono-semantic compound.