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March 24, 2026
垄(壟)lǒng(long3)
The character 垄 (lǒng) refers to a raised ridge or mound, commonly found in agricultural contexts. It can describe the physical separation between rows of crops or the mounds used in burial practices. This term is often used in farming and gardening to discuss land preparation and crop organization.
Strokes8Radical龙Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese farming, 垄 is essential for irrigation and crop management, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient agricultural practices. Additionally, the concept of using mounds for graves reflects cultural respect for ancestors in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer creating a 'long' ridge in a field to plant seeds in neat rows. The shape of the character 垄 resembles the curved top of a mound, helping you remember its meaning related to raised land.
Meanings of 垄
lǒng(long3)
1ridge between fields
2row of crops
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About 垄
垄Simplified
壟Traditional
8Strokes
龙Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 垄
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer creating a 'long' ridge in a field to plant seeds in neat rows. The shape of the character 垄 resembles the curved top of a mound, helping you remember its meaning related to raised land.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 垄 with similar characters like 农 (nóng), which relates to agriculture but does not imply a physical structure. Use 垄 in agricultural discussions or when referring to graves for better clarity. Be mindful of the third tone in pronunciation to avoid miscommunication.
HSK Study Tips
Although 垄 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to agriculture-related terms, which may appear in HSK Level 3-4 contexts. Students should focus on understanding its application in farming terminology to enhance their agricultural vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese farming, 垄 is essential for irrigation and crop management, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient agricultural practices. Additionally, the concept of using mounds for graves reflects cultural respect for ancestors in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 垄 when referring to flat fields, as in '田里没有垄' (There are no ridges in the field), which should be clarified as '田里是平的' (The field is flat). Another error is pronouncing it incorrectly as 'lóng' instead of 'lǒng.'
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Grammar Patterns of 垄
垄 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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陪审团裁决全国橄榄球联盟触犯了反____断法。
The jury found that the NFL had violated antitrust laws.
The jury found that the NFL had violated antitrust laws.
2
要是他当时成功了，他就会取得垄断地位。
yào shì tā dāng shí chéng gōng le， ， tā jiù huì qǔ dé lǒng duàn dì。
Had he succeeded, he would have acquired a monopoly.
3
规模更小的竞争对手正为结束他们的两强垄断局面而抗争着。
guī mó gēng xiǎo de jìng zhēng duì shǒu zhèng wéi jié shù tā mén de liǎng qiáng lǒng duàn jú miàn ér kàng zhēng zháo。
Their smaller rival is battling to end their duopoly.
4
蛇形丘显然是冰下河溪的沉积物堆积而成的很长的垄岗.
shé xíng qiū xiǎn rán shì bīng xià hé xī de chén jī wù duī jī ér chéng de hěn cháng de lǒng gǎng.
Eskers are very long ridges apparently formed when sub - glacial streams or rivers deposited sedimentary materials.
Cultural Notes for 垄
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese farming, 垄 is essential for irrigation and crop management, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient agricultural practices. Additionally, the concept of using mounds for graves reflects cultural respect for ancestors in Chinese society.
Word Family of 垄
Words Containing This Character5
垄断lǒngduànto monopolize壟斷
垄lǒngrow of crops壟
反垄断法anti-trust law反壟斷法
垄沟furrow (agriculture)壟溝
地垄lines on ridges on ploughed field地壟
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Compound Meaning
What does 垄断 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 垄
You could say, '田里的垄很整齐,' meaning 'The ridges in the field are very neat.'
Yes, it remains common in discussions about row planting and crop arrangement in modern agriculture.
While primarily agricultural, it can also refer to burial mounds in cultural contexts.
