How to Write 笼
The character 笼 (lóng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
笼 is pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cage / Steamer.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: lóng, lǒng.
Common Words with 笼
Example Sentences
中秋节那天，家家户户都挂起了红灯笼。
zhōng qiū jié nà tiān jiā jiā hù hù dōu guà qǐ le hóng dēng lóng
On Mid-Autumn Festival, every household hangs up red lanterns.
那个精致的鸟笼里关着一只金丝雀。
nà ge jīng zhì de niǎo lóng lǐ guān zhe yī zhī jīn sī què
An exquisite birdcage holds a canary inside.
清晨的大地被一层薄雾笼罩着。
qīng chén de dà dì bèi yī céng bó wù lǒng zhào zhe
The earth is shrouded in a layer of mist in the early morning.
他的回答太笼统，没有解释清楚细节。
tā de huí dá tài lǒng tǒng méi yǒu jiě shì qīng chǔ xì jié
His answer was too general and did not explain the details clearly.
Practice Writing 笼 (lóng)
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