垄 (lǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垄 (lǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垄 (lǒng) means "ridge (in a field); monopoly". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垄 stroke by stroke?

垄 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 垄 and 在?

垄 (lǒng) and 在 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 垄?

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

Q: What common words use 垄?

Common words containing 垄 include: 垄断 (lǒng duàn) — monopoly; to monopolize; 田垄 (tián lǒng) — ridge in a field; 垄沟 (lǒng gōu) — furrow.

How to Write 垄

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

垄 is pronounced lǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ridge (in a field); monopoly.

Common Words with 垄

垄断 lǒng duàn

monopoly; to monopolize

田垄 tián lǒng

ridge in a field

垄沟 lǒng gōu

furrow

Example Sentences

这家公司垄断了市场。

zhè jiā gōng sī lǒng duàn le shì chǎng

This company has monopolized the market.

农民在田垄上干活。

nóng mín zài tián lǒng shàng gàn huó

Farmers are working on the ridges of the field.

水流进了垄沟里。

shuǐ liú jìn le lǒng gōu lǐ

Water flowed into the furrows.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 垄 (lǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垄

What does 垄 (lǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垄 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垄?

What common words use 垄?

How to Write 垄 (lǒng)