Common Meanings
1
zòng纵
to let go; to release; to set free (e.g., an animal); to indulge; to set (a fire)
他因为纵火烧毁了一片森林而被捕。
He was arrested for setting fire to a forest.
To indulge, to let loose, to give free rein to; to look broadly or gaze.
她纵情享受生活的美好。
She indulges in the beauty of life.
To leap or spring suddenly forward or upward, typically referring to a quick, agile movement of the body (e.g., to leap into action, to spring over an obstacle).
他纵身一跃，跳过了小溪。
He leaped over the small stream.
Even if; even though; granted that.
纵使前路艰难，我们也要勇往直前。
Even if the road ahead is difficult, we must press forward bravely.
Vertical; perpendicular; in the north-south direction; opposite to horizontal.
城市里街道纵横交错，方便了人们出行
The streets in the city crisscross, making it convenient for people to travel.
To become wrinkled or creased, typically referring to paper or similar pliable materials.
这张画纸因为受潮，边缘都纵了
The edges of this drawing paper wrinkled due to moisture.
Refers to a column formation in military units, particularly companies.
士兵们排成两路纵队前进。
The soldiers marched forward in two columns.
2
zǒng纵
Appearing hurried or abrupt; used to describe actions done quickly or without much thought, as in ancient texts referring to funeral rites.
他行事总是纵纵的，缺乏深思熟虑
He always acts abruptly, lacking careful consideration.