宗 Stroke Order — How to Write 宗

Stroke Order

宗 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.

宗 Radical and Character Components

Components:宀示

宗 is an ideographic compound. An altar 示 to the ancestor spirits found in one's home 宀.

Radical: 宀 + 5 more strokes

宗 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zōng

Meanings of 宗 in Chinese

zōng宗

Ancestors, forefathers, or a venerated lineage/clan, often in the context of family worship and ancestral temples.

每逢佳节，我们都会回家祭拜祖宗。

Every festive occasion, we go home to worship our ancestors.

clan; family; lineage (especially in traditional contexts)

他回家探望宗亲。

He returned home to visit his kinsfolk.

A sect, school, or branch, particularly in religion or philosophy.

禅宗是中国佛教的一个重要宗派。

Zen Buddhism is an important sect of Chinese Buddhism.

Main purpose or intention; a tenet.

我们公司的宗旨是客户至上。

Our company's core principle is customer first.

To revere; to admire and follow (principles, methods, or a person's teachings); to respectfully adopt.

这位学者宗古人的治学方法，严谨求实

This scholar reveres the ancient scholars' methods of study, being rigorous and pragmatic.

A master or figure widely revered and emulated by many, similar to a grand master.

他的绘画技艺精湛，被尊为一代宗师

His painting skills are exquisite, and he is revered as a grand master of his generation.

Used as a measure word, typically for items, cases, or matters, similar to 'a batch' or 'an item'.

这宗交易谈了很久才敲定。

This transaction was discussed for a long time before it was finalized.

Common Words and Phrases with 宗

zōng宗cí祠

An ancestral hall (or clan hall) is a building where memorial tablets of deceased ancestors are kept and family rituals and affairs are conducted.

每年清明，家族成员都会聚集在宗祠，祭拜祖先，缅怀先辈的功德。

Every Qingming Festival, family members gather at the ancestral hall to worship their ancestors and recall their merits.

zōng宗jiàng匠

A great master or grand master, especially in academic or artistic fields, renowned for profound attainments and outstanding achievements.

这位老艺术家是瓷器烧制领域的宗匠，其作品被世人珍藏。

This venerable artist is a grand master in the field of porcelain firing, and his works are cherished by the world.

zōng宗jiào教

Religion is a system of faith and worship, often involving belief in a divine power or powers, and typically including a moral code and rituals.

许多人通过宗教找到了心灵的慰藉和生活的意义。

Many people find spiritual comfort and meaning in life through religion.

zōng宗lǎo老

Elder member of a patriarchal clan.

在家族聚会上，宗老们讲述了许多关于祖先的趣事。

At the family gathering, the venerable elders shared many interesting stories about our ancestors.

zōng宗miào庙

An ancestral temple, especially for emperors and ruling families to worship their ancestors; sometimes used as a metonym for the state or royal house.

这座古老的宗庙承载着家族悠久的历史和文化传承。

This ancient ancestral temple embodies the long history and cultural heritage of the family.

zōng宗pài派

A faction or sect, especially in religion, but also in other fields like literature, academia, or politics.

这个古老的寺庙里分出了许多不同的宗派，每个宗派都有其独特的修行方式。

Many different sects emerged from this ancient temple, and each sect has its unique way of practice.

zōng宗pǔ谱

A genealogy or family tree, which records the lineage and history of a family or clan.

他们家的宗谱记录了祖先的迁徙和家族的兴衰。

Their family genealogy records the migration of their ancestors and the rise and fall of their family.

zōng宗qì器

sacrificial vessel

博物馆中陈列着许多珍贵的宗器，展现了古代礼仪的庄重与辉煌。

Many precious ancestral ritual vessels are displayed in the museum, showcasing the solemnity and splendor of ancient rites.

zōng宗qīn亲

relatives of the same clan

每年春节，他都会回到老家和宗亲们团聚

Every Spring Festival, he returns to his hometown to reunite with his clan relatives.

zōng宗shè社

ancestral temples and altars of the state; the state itself

宗社的兴衰，关系着万民福祉。

The prosperity and decline of the ancestral temples and altars are intricately linked to the welfare of all people.

zōng宗shī师

A great master or revered figure in a field of learning or art.

王教授在文学领域深耕数十年，被誉为当代的宗师。

Professor Wang, having dedicated decades to the field of literature, is hailed as a contemporary grand master.

zōng宗shì室

Members of the imperial or royal clan; royal family members.

在古代，宗室成员通常享有特殊的社会地位和优待。

In ancient times, members of the imperial clan often enjoyed special social status and privileges.

zōng宗zhǐ旨

Aim or purpose.

我们俱乐部的宗旨是促进健康生活方式，并为社区成员提供一个友好的交流平台。

The guiding principle of our club is to promote a healthy lifestyle and provide a friendly communication platform for community members.

zōng宗zhǔ主guó国

A suzerain state is a dominant country that exercises control over the foreign policy of a dependent or vassal state, while generally allowing it internal autonomy.

历史研究揭示了古代某些宗主国与其附庸之间的复杂关系。

Historical research reveals the complex relationship between certain suzerain states and their vassals in ancient times.

zōng宗zhǔ主quán权

Suzerainty: The right or authority of a sovereign state to govern a dependent state, particularly concerning its foreign relations, while the dependent state maintains internal autonomy. It can also broadly mean domination.

在古老的历史记载中，某些强大的城邦曾对周边的聚落行使宗主权，为其提供保护并协调对外事宜。

In ancient historical records, certain powerful city-states once held suzerainty over surrounding settlements, offering them protection and coordinating their external affairs.

zōng宗zú族

A patriarchal clan or lineage, a family unit based on paternal blood ties.