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聪

聪 (cōng) · sharp (of sight and hearing)

15 strokesLeft–right

聪 (cōng) means “sharp (of sight and hearing)”. It is made of 耳 + 总 and has 15 strokes.

Break 聪 into its parts

What 聪 is made of

聪 stroke order

聪 stroke order diagram: 15 strokes, numbered in writing order
聪 is written with 15 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 聪明

这个孩子很聪明。Zhège háizi hěn cōngming.This child is very clever.
你真聪明!Nǐ zhēn cōngming!You're so smart!

Words with 聪

Also built with 耳

Quick facts

Pinyincōng
Meaningsharp (of sight and hearing)
Strokes15
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 聪

What does 聪 mean?

聪 (cōng) means “sharp (of sight and hearing)”.

How many strokes does 聪 have?

聪 has 15 strokes.

What parts make up 聪?

聪 is made of 耳 (ear) and 总 (to gather).

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