纵 Stroke Order — How to Write 纵
纵 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.
纵 Radical and Character Components
纵 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 从 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 4 more strokes
纵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zòng
- zǒng
Meanings of 纵 in Chinese
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.
Common Words and Phrases with 纵
1
A wave in which the displacement of the medium is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, e.g., sound waves.
声波是一种典型的纵波，其介质粒子沿波的传播方向振动
Sound waves are a typical longitudinal wave, in which the particles of the medium vibrate along the direction of wave propagation.
2
to stride or bound forward
运动员纵步奔跑，冲向终点线。
The athlete strode forward, racing towards the finish line.
3
vertical section
工程师们研究了河流的纵断面，以了解其深度变化。
Engineers studied the river's longitudinal section to understand its depth variations.
4
A column or file, especially a military formation; during the Chinese Civil War, it referred to an army-level unit.
学生们排成纵队进入礼堂。
Students formed a column and entered the auditorium.
5
To make a comprehensive survey or overview; to view broadly or globally.
纵观整个项目，团队的协作是成功的关键。
Looking at the entire project, the team's collaboration was key to its success.
6
Extending straight through from north to south.
这条铁路纵贯南北，连接了多个重要的城市。
This railway runs straight through from north to south, connecting several important cities.
7
Vertically and horizontally; moving freely and unhindered.
他在文坛上纵横驰骋多年，留下了许多经典作品。
He has been a prolific and influential figure in the literary world for many years, leaving behind numerous classic works.
8
To gallop freely and unhindered; to move about swiftly and powerfully across a wide area, often implying mastery or invincibility.
这位天才设计师的灵感在不同的艺术领域纵横驰骋，创造出无数惊艳作品。
The brilliant designer's inspiration ranged freely across various artistic domains, creating countless stunning works.
9
crisscross; arranged in a crisscross pattern
地图上，河流和道路纵横交错，形成了一张复杂的网络。
On the map, rivers and roads crisscross, forming a complex network.
10
To let the tiger return to the mountain, thus inviting future calamity or trouble.
这次的失误是由于我们没有及时止损，纵虎归山，让竞争对手有了喘息之机，后果不堪设想。
This mistake was due to us not cutting our losses in time, letting the tiger return to the mountain, which gave our competitor a chance to recover; the consequences are unimaginable.
11
the act of deliberately and maliciously setting fire to property
警方正在调查这起昨晚发生的纵火案，寻找嫌疑人。
The police are investigating the arson case that occurred last night, searching for suspects.
12
to drink excessively or without restraint
那个作家喜欢在深夜纵酒，以寻求创作灵感。
That writer enjoys drinking excessively late at night to seek creative inspiration.
13
to look far and wide; to scan; to get an overview
这份报告纵览了公司的发展历程，详细介绍了每个阶段的成就。
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's development history, detailing the achievements of each stage.
14
A stringer, a longitudinal structural member or beam used for support and reinforcement in various constructions, such as in railway bridges or shipbuilding.
施工人员正在检查桥梁的纵梁，确保其没有裂缝。
The construction workers are inspecting the bridge's stringers to ensure there are no cracks.
15
A longitudinal division of a trilobite body, or a transverse division between glabellar lobes.
这块保存完好的三叶虫化石，其背壳上的纵裂清晰可见，将虫体分为中央的轴叶和两侧的肋叶。
On this well-preserved trilobite fossil, the longitudinal furrows on its dorsal shield are clearly visible, dividing the body into a central axial lobe and two lateral pleural lobes.
16
even if; even though
纵令遇到再大的困难，我们也要坚持到底。
Even if we encounter the greatest difficulties, we must persevere to the end.
More words with 纵
- qín擒zòng纵jī机gòu构escapement
- zòng纵qíng情Indulge freely, Revel in
- cāo操zòng纵manipulate, control
- zòng纵róng容Condone, Spoil
- fàng放zòng纵indulge, pamper
- zòng纵shēn身leap, jump
- zòng纵shǐ使even if, even though
- zòng纵zuò坐biāo标y-coordinate, ordinate
- zòng纵héng衡crisscross, length and breadth
- hé合zòng纵lián连héng横Strategic alliances and rivalries, Diplomatic maneuvering
- zòng纵huǒ火àn案arson, arson case
- cāo操zòng纵yí一qiè切control everything, manipulate everything
- zòng纵bù步bēn奔pǎo跑stride, gallop
- zòng纵shēn身yí一yuè跃leap, jump
- jìn进xíng行cāo操zòng纵Manipulate, Operate
- yí一wèi味zòng纵róng容blind indulgence, blindly condoning
- gū姑xī息zòng纵róng容Condoning, Indulgence
- jiāo骄zòng纵rèn任xìng性spoiled and willful, pampered and wayward
Idioms with 纵
- zòng纵héng横bǎi捭hé阖employ flexible strategic tactics
- zòng纵mù目yuǎn远wàng望gaze far and wide
- zòng纵qíng情huān欢lè乐indulge in unrestrained joy
- zòng纵qíng情jiǔ酒sè色indulge in wine and women
- bǎi百zòng纵qiān千suí随comply with every request
- cāo操zòng纵zì自rú如control freely and skillfully
- fā发zòng纵zhǐ指shì示manipulate and direct from behind the scenes
- fàng放zòng纵bù不jī羁unrestrained and undisciplined
- jiǎ假rén仁zòng纵dí敌Feigned benevolence indulging the enemy
- lǎo老lèi泪zòng纵héng横old person's tears streaming down
- mù幕hòu后cāo操zòng纵manipulate from behind the scenes
- qī七qín擒qī七zòng纵Win over by repeated capture and release
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Open the tool →Questions about 纵
What does 纵 mean in Chinese?
纵 (zòng) means “to let go” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 纵?
纵 has 2 pronunciations: zòng, zǒng.
How many strokes does 纵 have?
纵 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 纵?
纵 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 纵?
The radical of 纵 is 纟, and 纵 is a phono-semantic compound.