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

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

The Chinese character 窿 (lóng) means "Hole; cavity". with 16 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窿 stroke by stroke?

窿 has 16 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窿 and 窨?

窿 (lóng) and 窨 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 窿?

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

Q: What common words use 窿?

Common words containing 窿 include: 窟窿 (kū lóng) — hole / cavity / debt; 穹窿 (qióng lóng) — Vault / dome; 窿洞 (lóng dòng) — Hole; cavity.

How to Write 窿

The character 窿 (lóng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窿 is pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hole; cavity.

Common Words with 窿

窟窿 kū lóng

hole / cavity / debt

穹窿 qióng lóng

Vault / dome

窿洞 lóng dòng

Hole; cavity

Example Sentences

他的衣服上有个窟窿。

tā de yī fú shàng yǒu gè kū lóng

There is a hole in his clothes.

天空像一个巨大的穹窿。

tiān kōng xiàng yí gè jù dà de qióng lóng

The sky is like a vast dome.

山上有很多小窿洞。

shān shàng yǒu hěn duō xiǎo lóng dòng

There are many small caves on the mountain.

Similar Characters

窨 xūn

窬 yú

窭 jù

Practice Writing 窿 (lóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窿

What does 窿 (lóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窿 and 窨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窿?

What common words use 窿?

How to Write 窿 (lóng)