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傯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
傯zǒngbusy, hurried; urgentx, 13 strokes, radical 亻
zǒng(zong3) T3
  1. 1busy, hurried; urgent
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March 24, 2026

傯zǒng(zong3)

The character 傯 (zǒng) conveys a sense of being busy or hurried, often used to describe situations that require immediate attention or action. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate urgency, particularly in everyday conversations related to work or tasks.

Strokes13Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being busy is often associated with hard work and dedication, reflecting societal values around productivity. The use of 傯 might also imply that someone is prioritizing their duties, which is highly regarded.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person in a hurry (the sound 'zǒng' resembles 'zone') trying to navigate through a busy zone. The character 傯 has the radical for 'person' (亻) suggesting that this urgency often involves people and their actions.

Meanings of 傯

zǒng(zong3)
1busy, hurried; urgent
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About 傯

傯Simplified
13Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 傯 (zǒng) with similar-sounding words like 宗 (zōng), which means 'sect' or 'clan.' It is typically used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in very formal writing. Common collocations include '忙碌' (mánglù, busy) and '急需' (jíxū, urgently needed).

HSK Study Tips

Although 傯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its meaning connects with words like 忙 (máng, busy) at HSK Level 3. Students should focus on familiarizing themselves with expressions of urgency and busyness in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 傯 as 'zōng' instead of 'zǒng.' Additionally, they might confuse it with the more formal term 紧急 (jǐnjí), meaning urgent; however, 傯 conveys a more casual sense of being busy.

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Etymology of 傯

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Someone 亻 in a rush 悤; 悤 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 傯

IDS Structure⿰亻悤
傯Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
悤cong1
right
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How to say busy, hurried; urgent in Chinese

“busy, hurried; urgent” in Chinese is傯zǒng

The character 傯 (zǒng) conveys a sense of being busy or hurried, often used to describe situations that require immediate attention or action. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate urgency, particularly in everyday conversations related to work or tasks.

When to use 傯

Be careful not to confuse 傯 (zǒng) with similar-sounding words like 宗 (zōng), which means 'sect' or 'clan.' It is typically used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in very formal writing. Common collocations include '忙碌' (mánglù, busy) and '急需' (jíxū, urgently needed).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 傯 as 'zōng' instead of 'zǒng.' Additionally, they might confuse it with the more formal term 紧急 (jǐnjí), meaning urgent; however, 傯 conveys a more casual sense of being busy.

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Word Family of 傯

Words Containing This Character2
偬zǒngbusy傯
倥偬pressing倥傯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 傯

You can say '我今天很傯' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn zǒng), meaning 'I am very busy today.'

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