Learn a Chinese Character - 丛 (cóng, Cluster)

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 人 (Human, Radical)

Stroke Count: 5 (笔画数)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: cóng (拼音)

3. Meaning 含义

A cluster; a thicket; a collection (一簇；灌木丛；集合)

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 丛林 (cóng lín) Jungle
• 丛书 (cóng shū) Series of books

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“丛” can be used as a noun or a classifier. For example, “一丛花” (a cluster of flowers). “丛” 可以用作名词或量词。例如，“一丛花”（一簇花）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, “丛” often symbolizes a gathering or a group. It can be found in many idioms and phrases. 在中国文化中，“丛” 常常象征着聚集或群体。它出现在许多成语和短语中。

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can remember “丛” by imagining two people standing closely together, which forms a cluster. 你可以通过想象两个人紧紧站在一起形成一个群体来记住 “丛” 字。