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

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

The Chinese character 龙 (lóng) means "dragon (simplified)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 龙.

Q: How do you write 龙 stroke by stroke?

龙 has 5 strokes. The radical is 龙. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 龙?

The radical of 龙 is 龙. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 龙?

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

Q: What common words use 龙?

Common words containing 龙 include: 龙 (lóng) — dragon (simplified); 恐龙 (kǒng lóng) — Dinosaur; 龙头 (lóng tóu) — faucet; tap; leader; dragon head.

How to Write 龙

The character 龙 (lóng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 龙 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

龙 is pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means dragon (simplified).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 龙 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 龙

龙 lóng

dragon (simplified)

恐龙 kǒng lóng

Dinosaur

龙头 lóng tóu

faucet; tap; leader; dragon head

Example Sentences

中国人很喜欢龙。

zhōng guó rén hěn xǐ huān lóng

Chinese people like dragons very much.

孩子很喜欢恐龙。

hái zi hěn xǐ huān kǒng lóng

The child likes dinosaurs very much.

这个水龙头坏了。

zhè ge shuǐ lóng tóu huài le

This faucet is broken.

Practice Writing 龙 (lóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 龙

What does 龙 (lóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 龙 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 龙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 龙?

What common words use 龙?

How to Write 龙 (lóng)