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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
大宗dàzōnglarge amountHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #22399, Very Hard
大宗dàzōngstapleHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #22399, Very Hard
大宗dàzōnginfluential family of long standingHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #22399, Very Hard
dàzōng(da4zong1)da zong T4
  1. 1large amount
  2. 2staple
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March 24, 2026

大宗dàzōng(da4zong1)

大宗 (dà zōng) refers to a large amount or volume of something, often used in contexts related to commerce or trade. Additionally, it can denote staple goods or refer to a prominent, influential family or clan within society, indicating a long-standing legacy or status.

Strokes11Frequency#22399DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese society, influential families or clans historically played a critical role in local governance and cultural development, often maintaining significant power over generations. The concept of 大宗 reflects the importance of lineage and family reputation in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a large (大) family (宗) gathering where there's a huge amount of food. The '大' looks like a big person, and '宗' can remind you of 'zone,' as in a zone of influence. Together, they symbolize a significant presence or staple in a community.

Meanings of 大宗

dàzōng(da4zong1)
1large amount
2staple
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大宗Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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大批 (dàpī) - use 大宗 when emphasizing a large category or type of goods, while 大批 focuses on the sheer quantity of items.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 大宗, as it can refer to both quantities in trade and familial influence. It is more formal, so use it in business or academic discussions rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 大宗商品 (staple commodities) and 大宗家庭 (influential families).

HSK Study Tips

While 大宗 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects to higher-level concepts related to economics and society. Focus on understanding its usage in business contexts and how it can relate to discussions about influential families.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 大宗 with similar terms like 小宗 (small amount), misusing it in contexts where a smaller quantity applies. Remember, 大宗 emphasizes large quantities or significant families, not the opposite.

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Component characters

大dàbig
HSK 13 strokes大
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宗Zōngschool
HSK 78 strokes宀
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How to say large amount in Chinese

“large amount” in Chinese is大宗dàzōng

大宗 (dà zōng) refers to a large amount or volume of something, often used in contexts related to commerce or trade. Additionally, it can denote staple goods or refer to a prominent, influential family or clan within society, indicating a long-standing legacy or status.

When to use 大宗

Be mindful of the context in which you use 大宗, as it can refer to both quantities in trade and familial influence. It is more formal, so use it in business or academic discussions rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 大宗商品 (staple commodities) and 大宗家庭 (influential families).

大宗 or something close to it

大批 (dàpī) - use 大宗 when emphasizing a large category or type of goods, while 大批 focuses on the sheer quantity of items.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 大宗 with similar terms like 小宗 (small amount), misusing it in contexts where a smaller quantity applies. Remember, 大宗 emphasizes large quantities or significant families, not the opposite.

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In business, 大宗 typically refers to staple commodities or bulk goods that are essential to trade.

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