Writing
宗 (zōng) — how to say "classifier for cases" in Chinese
宗
Classifier for cases, matters and batches
noun measure word
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
这是一宗大生意。
zhè shì yī zōng dà shēng yì
This is a big deal.
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
Collocations
调查一宗案件
diàochá yī zōng ànjiàn
to investigate a case
Examples
我们正在调查这宗案件，希望发现新的线索。
We are investigating this case and hope to discover new clues.
一宗心事。
A matter of concern.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "classifier for cases" in Chinese?
"classifier for cases" in Chinese is 宗 (zōng).
宗 meaning in English
宗 (zōng) means "Classifier for cases, matters and batches".
宗 pronunciation
It is pronounced zōng (written as zong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "classifier for cases" in Chinese characters?
It is written 宗 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 宗?
宗 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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