榔 (láng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 榔 (láng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 榔 (láng) means "Hammer / Betel". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 榔 stroke by stroke?

榔 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 榔 and 柴?

榔 (láng) and 柴 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 榔?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 榔?

Common words containing 榔 include: 槟榔 (bīng láng) — Betel nut; 榔头 (láng tou) — Hammer; 榔头钉 (láng tou dīng) — Hammering nails.

How to Write 榔

The character 榔 (láng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

榔 is pronounced láng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hammer / Betel.

Common Words with 榔

槟榔 bīng láng

Betel nut

榔头 láng tou

Hammer

榔头钉 láng tou dīng

Hammering nails

Example Sentences

他在吃槟榔。

tā zài chī bīng láng

He is eating betel nut.

给我一把榔头。

gěi wǒ yī bǎ láng tou

Give me a hammer.

用榔头钉钉子。

yòng láng tou dìng dīng zi

Drive a nail with a hammer.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

Practice Writing 榔 (láng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 榔

What does 榔 (láng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 榔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 榔 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 榔?

What common words use 榔?

How to Write 榔 (láng)