崇 meaning and stroke order
High, dignified; to esteem, to honor
How to write 崇, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 崇
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- high
- sublime
- lofty
- to esteem
- to worship
How 崇 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Mountain.
山 gives the meaning and 宗 hints at the sound.
Radical: 山 (mountain), shared by 111 characters on this site.
How to remember 崇
A mountain 山 (shān) sits on top of 宗 (zōng), which gives the sound. Picture a mountain towering above everything, so high and dignified that people look up to it with respect.
崇 rarely stands alone in modern Chinese. It appears in formal words about height and respect, such as 崇高 (chónggāo) and 崇拜 (chóngbài). Example: 他很崇拜他的老师。(Tā hěn chóngbài tā de lǎoshī.) He really admires his teacher.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 崇 (chóng) with 祟 (suì, evil spirit), as in 鬼鬼祟祟 (guǐguǐsuìsuì, sneaky). 崇 has 宗 under the mountain, while 祟 has 出 on top of 示.
Common words with 崇
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
崇 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 崇
How many strokes are in 崇?
崇 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 崇 mean?
崇 (chóng) means high, dignified; to esteem, to honor. A common word with it is 崇拜 (chóngbài), meaning "to worship; adoration".
How do you pronounce 崇?
崇 is pronounced chóng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 崇?
The radical of 崇 is 山, which carries the idea of "mountain". Dictionaries list 崇 under this radical.
Is 崇 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 崇 is part of the HSK 6 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 崇拜 and 崇敬?
崇拜 (chóngbài) is strong admiration or worship, and it is used for idols, stars, and heroes, sometimes with a hint of excess. 崇敬 (chóngjìng) is quieter, deep respect, often for teachers, elders, or great historical figures.
Is 崇 used in names or places?
Yes. It appears in given names and place names, such as 崇明岛 (Chóngmíng Dǎo), an island near Shanghai. Its meanings of loftiness and honor make it a positive choice for names.