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

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

The Chinese character 狼 (láng) means "wolf". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狼 stroke by stroke?

狼 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狼 and 狉?

狼 (láng) and 狉 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 狼?

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

Q: What common words use 狼?

Common words containing 狼 include: 大灰狼 (dà huī láng) — Big bad wolf; 狼群 (láng qún) — wolf pack; 色狼 (sè láng) — pervert; lecher.

How to Write 狼

The character 狼 (láng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

狼 is pronounced láng in Mandarin Chinese. It means wolf.

Common Words with 狼

大灰狼 dà huī láng

Big bad wolf

狼群 láng qún

wolf pack

色狼 sè láng

pervert; lecher

Example Sentences

故事里有一只大灰狼。

gù shì lǐ yǒu yī zhī dà huī láng

There is a big bad wolf in the story.

狼群在森林里跑。

láng qún zài sēn lín lǐ pǎo

A pack of wolves is running in the forest.

离那个色狼远一点。

lí nà ge sè láng yuǎn yì diǎn

Stay away from that pervert.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

Practice Writing 狼 (láng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狼

What does 狼 (láng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狼 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狼?

What common words use 狼?

How to Write 狼 (láng)