HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
宗 — ancestor
- Reading
- zōng
- Meaning
- ancestor; clan; school; sect
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zōng and it means ancestor; clan; school; sect. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
宗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宗 (clan, sect, school), 大宗 (large amount) and 宗教 (religion).
Chinese words containing 宗
Frequently asked questions
What does 宗 mean in Chinese?
宗 means ancestor; clan; school; sect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宗 read?
宗 is read zōng. Reading it inside real words — 宗 and 大宗 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宗 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 宗 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宗 in a word?
A common word containing 宗 is 宗 (zōng) — "clan, sect, school". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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