Writing
放纵 (fàng zòng) — how to say "indulgence" in Chinese
放纵
Indulgence, licentiousness
verb · adjective
Character composition
放
to let go
纵
to indulge
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Collocations
放纵孩子
fàngzòng háizi
to indulge a child
Examples
父母不应该放纵孩子的坏习惯。
Parents should not indulge their children's bad habits.
他放纵自己。
He indulges himself.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "indulgence" in Chinese?
"indulgence" in Chinese is 放纵 (fàng zòng).
放纵 meaning
放纵 (fàng zòng) means "Indulgence, licentiousness".
How is 放纵 pronounced?
It is pronounced fàng zòng (written as fang zong, fangzong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "indulgence" in Chinese characters?
It is written 放纵: 放 has 8 strokes, 纵 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 放纵?
放纵 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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