Chinese

zōng
Meaning: measure word for cases, batches, or sums of money; sect; ancestor
Part of Speech: Measure word, Noun

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Handwriting

宗

Example sentences

The police are investigating this strange case.
警方正在調查一宗走私案件。
警方正在调查一宗走私案件。
The police are investigating a smuggling case.
這宗事故的原因目前仍然不明。
这宗事故的原因目前仍然不明。
The cause of this accident is still unknown at this time.

Usage Notes

As a measure word, it is commonly used for legal cases, business transactions, or large quantities of items.

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