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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
佟tóngsurnamenr, 7 strokes, radical 亻
佟tóngsurname Tongunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
tóng(Tong2)tong T2
  1. 1surname
Also a Chinese surname, Tong — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

佟tóng(Tong2)

The character 佟 (tóng) is primarily recognized as a Chinese surname. It is relatively uncommon and can be found in various regions of China, often associated with specific ethnic groups. The name carries no particular meaning beyond its use as a family name.

Strokes7Radical亻
Cultural note

Surnames in Chinese culture carry significant historical and familial importance, often reflecting lineage or regional heritage. The surname 佟 is associated with the Manchu ethnic group, linking it to China's rich history of ethnic diversity.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tongue' (sounds like 'tóng') that is talking about family connections. The character 佟 has a person radical (亻) suggesting human relationships, reinforcing the idea of family ties associated with surnames.

Meanings of 佟

tóng(Tong2)
1surname
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About 佟

佟Simplified
7Strokes
亻Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 佟, it is essential to recognize it as a proper noun, specifically a surname, and it should always be capitalized when written in English. Common mistakes include using it as a common noun or mispronouncing it due to its tonal nature—remember that it is pronounced with a rising tone (tóng).

HSK Study Tips

While 佟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding surnames in Mandarin can be beneficial as they often appear in context. Students should focus on recognizing surname structures and their usage in conversation or writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 佟 with more common surnames like 张 (Zhāng) or 李 (Lǐ). Remember that 佟 is a specific surname and is less frequently encountered in everyday language.

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Etymology of 佟

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)冬
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Origin

佟 = 亻 + 冬. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 佟

IDS Structure⿰亻冬
佟Full character
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亻ren2
left
冬dong1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 佟?

How to say surname in Chinese

“surname” in Chinese is佟tóng

The character 佟 (tóng) is primarily recognized as a Chinese surname. It is relatively uncommon and can be found in various regions of China, often associated with specific ethnic groups. The name carries no particular meaning beyond its use as a family name.

When to use 佟

When using 佟, it is essential to recognize it as a proper noun, specifically a surname, and it should always be capitalized when written in English. Common mistakes include using it as a common noun or mispronouncing it due to its tonal nature—remember that it is pronounced with a rising tone (tóng).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 佟 with more common surnames like 张 (Zhāng) or 李 (Lǐ). Remember that 佟 is a specific surname and is less frequently encountered in everyday language.

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Word Family of 佟

Words containing this character2
佟tóngsurname Tong
佟佳江Tongjia River in Manchuria, a tributary of the Yalu River 鴨綠江|鸭绿江[Yā​lù​Jiāng]
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Frequently asked questions about 佟

It does not have a specific meaning beyond being a family name.

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