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

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

The Chinese character 拢 (lǒng) means "to gather; to bring together". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拢 stroke by stroke?

拢 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拢 and 㧜?

拢 (lǒng) and 㧜 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 拢?

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

Q: What common words use 拢?

Common words containing 拢 include: 合拢 (hé lǒng) — To close or shut; 聚拢 (jù lǒng) — to gather together; to collect; 拢共 (lǒng gòng) — altogether; in total.

How to Write 拢

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

拢 is pronounced lǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to gather; to bring together.

Common Words with 拢

合拢 hé lǒng

To close or shut

聚拢 jù lǒng

to gather together; to collect

拢共 lǒng gòng

altogether; in total

Example Sentences

花瓣合拢了。

huā bàn hé lǒng le

The petals closed up.

人群聚拢过来。

rén qún jù lǒng guò lái

The crowd gathered around.

拢共多少钱？

lǒng gòng duō shǎo qián

How much is it in total?

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拢 (lǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拢

What does 拢 (lǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拢 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拢?

What common words use 拢?

How to Write 拢 (lǒng)