Chinese Character: 纵 (zòng - Release; Vertical)
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 纟 (silk radical, indicating the character's connection with things related to silk or string)
Stroke Count: 7
Character Decomposition: 纟 + 从 (The left part '纟' represents silk or string, and the right part '从' means following, together they form the character '纵'.)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zòng (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
As a verb, it means to release, let go, or indulge. As an adjective, it can mean vertical or longitudinal. （作动词时，意为释放、放任、纵容；作形容词时，意为垂直的、纵向的。）
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 纵容 (zòng róng) - Indulge; Spoil
- 纵横 (zòng héng) - Vertical and horizontal; Criss - cross
- 纵队 (zòng duì) - Column; File
5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)
As a verb, it can take an object. For example, "纵容孩子" (indulge the child). As an adjective, it is often used to describe the direction or arrangement of things. （作动词时可带宾语，如“纵容孩子”；作形容词时常用于描述事物的方向或排列方式。）
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, the concept of "纵" can be related to ideas of freedom and the natural order of things in some contexts, such as the description of a vast landscape in poetry. （在中国文化中，“纵”的概念在某些语境下与自由以及事物的自然秩序相关，比如在诗歌中对广阔景象的描绘。）
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他总是纵容自己的坏习惯。(Tā zǒng shì zòng róng zì jǐ de huài xí guàn.) - He always indulges his bad habits.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can think of "纵" as a person (represented by '从') being released or let go under the influence of something related to silk or string (represented by '纟'). （你可以把“纵”想象成一个人（由“从”表示）在与丝线相关的事物（由“纟”表示）的影响下被释放或放任。）