咙 (lóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 咙 (lóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咙 (lóng) means "throat". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咙 stroke by stroke?

咙 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咙 and 吁?

咙 (lóng) and 吁 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 咙?

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

Q: What common words use 咙?

Common words containing 咙 include: 喉咙 (hóu lóng) — throat; 喉咙痛 (hóu lóng tòng) — sore throat; 喉咙干 (hóu lóng gàn) — dry throat.

How to Write 咙

The character 咙 (lóng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

咙 is pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means throat.

Common Words with 咙

喉咙 hóu lóng

throat

喉咙痛 hóu lóng tòng

sore throat

喉咙干 hóu lóng gàn

dry throat

Example Sentences

我喉咙不舒服。

wǒ hóu lóng bù shū fú

My throat feels uncomfortable.

他今天喉咙痛。

tā jīn tiān hóu lóng tòng

He has a sore throat today.

多喝水，喉咙干。

duō hē shuǐ hóu lóng gàn

Drink more water; your throat is dry.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 咙 (lóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咙

What does 咙 (lóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咙 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咙?

What common words use 咙?

How to Write 咙 (lóng)