This is the 89th most frequent Chinese word.
宗
"宗" means "ancestor," "clan," "sect," or "religion."
宗旨 in this sentence refers to a guiding principle or underlying core belief.
他的背後有一個大的宗旨來支持他做出這些決定。
There is a great purpose behind him supporting his decision-making.
宗 in this context serves as a classifier for events or cases, indicating a specific occurrence.
這是一宗令人驚訝的事件，大家都在談論。
This is an astonishing incident that everyone is talking about.
宗族 in this usage refers to a familial or ancestral clan, highlighting its social or cultural significance.