How to Write 弄
The character 弄 (lòng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廾 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
弄 is pronounced lòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to do; to manage; to play with.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: lòng, nòng.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 弄 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 弄
Example Sentences
弟弟正坐在地板上开心地摆弄他的新遥控车。
dì di zhèng zuò zài dì bǎn shàng kāi xīn dì bǎi nòng tā de xīn yáo kòng chē
Younger brother is sitting on the floor happily fiddling with his new remote-controlled car.
我们要诚信做人，绝不能在数据上弄虚作假。
wǒ men yào chéng xìn zuò rén jué bù néng zài shù jù shàng nòng xū zuò jiǎ
We must act with integrity and never falsify data.
那些狭窄的老旧弄堂里充满了生活的气息。
nà xiē xiá zhǎi de lǎo jiù lòng táng lǐ chōng mǎn le shēng huó de qì xī
Those narrow old alleys are full of the atmosphere of daily life.
这里的里弄格局错综复杂，外地人容易迷路。
zhè lǐ de lǐ lòng gé jú cuò zōng fù zá wài dì rén róng yì mí lù
The layout of the alleys here is intricate, and it's easy for outsiders to get lost.
Practice Writing 弄 (lòng)
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