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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
仑lúnlogical reasons, logical orderg, 4 strokes, radical 人, rank #29378, Very Hard
仑lúnto arrangeunknown, 4 strokes, radical 人, rank #29378, Very Hard
lún(lun2)lun T2
  1. 1logical reasons, logical order
  2. 2to arrange
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March 24, 2026

仑(侖)lún(lun2)

The character 仑 (lún) refers to logical reasoning and order. It is often used in contexts that involve arranging or organizing thoughts, arguments, or items in a systematic manner. This character conveys a sense of structure and clarity in communication or arrangement.

Strokes4Radical人Frequency#29378DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese philosophy, especially in Confucianism, logical order and hierarchy are emphasized, and the concept of 仑 reflects the importance of structure in social relationships and communication.

Memory tip

Imagine a line of people (仑) standing in perfect order, each waiting their turn to speak logically. The radical 人 (rén) represents people, and the overall shape suggests a neat arrangement, which helps you remember the meaning of logical order.

Meanings of 仑

lún(lun2)
1logical reasons, logical order
2to arrange
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About 仑

仑Simplified
侖Traditional
4Strokes
人Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 仑 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and is often used in academic or professional contexts. Common collocations include '逻辑仑' (logical reasoning) and '排列仑' (arrange logically).

HSK Study Tips

Although not in the HSK levels, students can relate 仑 to higher-level vocabulary concerning reasoning and organization. Focus on practicing its pronunciation and usage in formal contexts, as it may not appear in everyday conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 仑 with 伦 (lún), which relates to ethics or moral order. For example, saying '我需要一个仑' instead of '我需要一个伦' can lead to misunderstandings about the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 仑

Explanation

Simplified form of 侖. Depicts an arrangement of writings (冊). The origin of the top component is unclear.

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Decomposition of 仑

IDS Structure⿱人匕
仑Full character
=
人ren2
top
匕bi3
bottom
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How to say logical reasons, logical order in Chinese

“logical reasons, logical order” in Chinese is仑lún

The character 仑 (lún) refers to logical reasoning and order. It is often used in contexts that involve arranging or organizing thoughts, arguments, or items in a systematic manner. This character conveys a sense of structure and clarity in communication or arrangement.

When to use 仑

Be careful not to confuse 仑 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and is often used in academic or professional contexts. Common collocations include '逻辑仑' (logical reasoning) and '排列仑' (arrange logically).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 仑 with 伦 (lún), which relates to ethics or moral order. For example, saying '我需要一个仑' instead of '我需要一个伦' can lead to misunderstandings about the intended meaning.

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Grammar patterns of 仑

仑 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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汽油的价格每加____降了4便士。

The price of petrol is coming down by four pence a gallon.

Example sentences for 仑 (9)

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汽油的价格每加仑降了4便士。

qìyóu de jiàgé měi jiā lún jiàng le4 biàn shì。

The price of petrol is coming down by four pence a gallon.
2
无铅汽油每加仑涨了1分多。

wú qiān qìyóu měi jiā lún zhǎng le1 fēn duō。

Unleaded gasoline rose more than a penny a gallon.
3
五加仑装的啤酒罐

wǔ jiā lún zhuāng de píjiǔ guàn

a five-gallon jug of beer
4
这部汽车一加仑汽油可以行驶五英里.

zhè bù qìchē yī jiā lún qìyóu kěyǐ xíngshǐ wǔ Yīng lǐ.

This car runs 5 miles on a gallon of gasoline.
5
哥仑布促使打破地球是平的的理论.

gē lún bù cùshǐ dǎpò dìqiú shì píng de de lǐlùn.

Columbus helped to explode the theory that the earth is flat.
6
在灾难性的俄国战役中,拿破仑的军队成了这一愚蠢之举的牺牲品。

zài zāinàn xìng de é guó zhànyì zhōng, ná pò lún de jūnduì chéng le zhè yī yúchǔn zhī jǔ de xīshēng pǐn。

Napoleon's army was sacrificed on the altar of folly in the disastrous Russian campaign.
7
黑加仑, 红莓酱, 绿椒, 烤炙过的浆果,辣, 黑李子味.

hēi jiā lún, hóng méi jiàng, lǜ jiāo, kǎo zhì guò de jiāng guǒ, là, hēi Lǐ zi wèi.

Black currants, red - berried jams, green pepper, roasted berries , spices, plums.
8
一加仑相当于四夸脱.

yī jiā lún xiāngdāngyú sì kuā tuō.

A gallon contains four quarts.
9
四夸脱为一加仑.

sì kuā tuō wèi yī jiā lún.

Four quarts constitute a gallon.

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Word Family of 仑

Words containing this character14
拿破仑Napoleon (name)拿破崙
加仑gallon (loanword)加侖
昆仑Kunlun (Karakorum) mountain range in Xinjiang崑崙
仑lúnto arrange侖
昆仑山Kunlun Mountain range崑崙山
北仑Beilun district of Ningbo city 寧波市|宁波市[Níng​bō​shì], Zhejiang北侖
北仑区Beilun district of Ningbo city 寧波市|宁波市[Níng​bō​shì], Zhejiang北侖區
库仑Charles-Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806), French physicist庫侖
昆仑山脉Kunlun Mountain range崑崙山脈
希斯仑Hezron (son of Perez)希斯崙
喀喇昆仑山Karakorum mountain range in west Xinjiang喀喇崑崙山
喀喇昆仑山脉Karakorum mountain range in west Xinjiang喀喇崑崙山脈
昆都仑区Kundulun district of Baotou city 包頭市|包头市[Bāo​tóu​shì], Inner Mongolia昆都侖區
库仑计voltameter庫侖計
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Frequently asked questions about 仑

It is pronounced as 'lún' with a rising tone.

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