(zōng) - Zong — a deity or divine being in & a term used in Daoist texts referring to

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zōng | 10 strokes | radical:

· zōng

Zong — a deity or divine being in ancient Chinese mythology;

a term used in Daoist texts referring to a primal god or ancestral spirit.

Zong — a deity or divine being ina term used in Daoist texts referring to

Usage highlights

Zong deityAncient ZongPrimal ZongHeavenly ZongZong spirit

Synonyms

  • deity, god
  • immortal, transcendent being
  • spirit, soul

Antonyms

  • mortal, ordinary
  • secular, profane

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the deity Zong (倧神).
  • This character appears in Daoist scriptures (道教经典).
  • The term refers to a primal ancestral spirit (先祖之倧).

Collocations

  • Zong deity(倧神)
  • Ancient Zong(古倧)
  • Primal Zong(元倧)
  • Heavenly Zong(天倧)
  • Zong spirit(倧灵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts and Daoist scriptures.
  • Refers to primal deities or ancestral spirits in early Chinese religious thought.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized religious or historical contexts.

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