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

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

The Chinese character 隆 (lóng) means "Grand / Prosperous". with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隆 stroke by stroke?

隆 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隆 and 郗?

隆 (lóng) and 郗 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 隆?

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

Q: What common words use 隆?

Common words containing 隆 include: 隆重 (lóng zhòng) — Grand / Solemn / Ceremonious; 隆冬 (lóng dōng) — Midwinter / Deep winter; 乾隆 (qián lóng) — Qianlong (Qing Dynasty Emperor).

How to Write 隆

The character 隆 (lóng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

隆 is pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grand / Prosperous.

Common Words with 隆

隆重 lóng zhòng

Grand / Solemn / Ceremonious

隆冬 lóng dōng

Midwinter / Deep winter

乾隆 qián lóng

Qianlong (Qing Dynasty Emperor)

Example Sentences

婚礼办得很隆重。

hūn lǐ bàn dé hěn lóng zhòng

The wedding was very grand.

隆冬时节非常冷。

lóng dōng shí jié fēi cháng lěng

It is very cold in the middle of winter.

乾隆是清朝的皇帝。

qián lóng shì qīng cháo de huáng dì

Qianlong was an emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隆

What does 隆 (lóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隆 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隆?

What common words use 隆?

How to Write 隆 (lóng)