HSK 6
纵横
縱橫
Meaning
- lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal
- length and breadth
- criss-crossed
- able to move unhindered
- abbr. for 合縱連橫|合纵连横[He2 zong4 Lian2 heng2], School of Diplomacy during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
- Traditional
- 縱橫
- Pinyin
- zòng héng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
纵
zòngto indulge in, to give free reign to
Primary radical纟 · silk
横
hénghorizontal, across; unreasonable, harsh
Primary radical木 · tree
縱
zòngto indulge in, to give free reign to
Primary radical糹 · silk
橫
hénghorizontal, across; unreasonable, harsh
Primary radical木 · tree
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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