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

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

The Chinese character 陇 (lǒng) means "short name for Gansu province / ridge". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陇 stroke by stroke?

陇 has 7 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 陇 and 邗?

陇 (lǒng) and 邗 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 陇?

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 陇?

Common words containing 陇 include: 陇原 (lǒng yuán) — Longyuan (Gansu region); 陇海线 (lǒng hǎi xiàn) — Longhai Railway; 陇西 (lǒng xī) — Longxi (a place in Gansu).

How to Write 陇

The character 陇 (lǒng) is written with 7 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陇 is pronounced lǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means short name for Gansu province / ridge.

Common Words with 陇

陇原 lǒng yuán

Longyuan (Gansu region)

陇海线 lǒng hǎi xiàn

Longhai Railway

陇西 lǒng xī

Longxi (a place in Gansu)

Example Sentences

陇原大地的景色很美。

lǒng yuán dà dì de jǐng sè hěn měi

The scenery of the Longyuan region is very beautiful.

陇海线是一条铁路。

lǒng hǎi xiàn shì yī tiáo tiě lù

The Longhai Line is a railway line.

他的家乡在陇西。

tā de jiā xiāng zài lǒng xī

His hometown is in Longxi.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

Practice Writing 陇 (lǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陇

What does 陇 (lǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陇 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陇?

What common words use 陇?

How to Write 陇 (lǒng)