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壟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
壟lǒnggrave, mound; furrow, ridgex, 19 strokes, radical 土
lǒng(long3) T3
  1. 1grave, mound; furrow, ridge
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March 24, 2026

壟lǒng(long3)

The character 壟 (lǒng) refers to a grave or mound and can also mean a furrow or ridge in agricultural contexts. It is often used to describe raised areas of land, typically created for farming or burial purposes, highlighting its connection to the earth and cultivation.

Strokes19Radical土
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, graves often had mounds (壟) to signify respect for ancestors and to provide a proper resting place, reflecting the importance of filial piety and ancestral worship.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large mound (壟) where a farmer (土) grows crops in neat rows (furrows). The shape of the character resembles a raised area of earth, making it easier to remember that it relates to mounds and ridges.

Meanings of 壟

lǒng(long3)
1grave, mound; furrow, ridge
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About 壟

壟Simplified
19Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 壟

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 壟 in agricultural contexts, as it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more formal and may appear in literature or discussions about farming. Collocations include phrases related to land cultivation, such as '壟土' (mound soil).

HSK Study Tips

Although 壟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to Level 3 and 4 words like 土 (earth/soil) and 坑 (pit), which are also related to land and agriculture. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in specific contexts rather than everyday conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 壟 with similar characters like 垄 (lǒng), which has a related meaning but is more commonly used. For example, using 壟 instead of 垄 when discussing agriculture would be incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 壟

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Etymology of 壟

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 壟.

Memory Hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)龍
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Case file: 壟

Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 壟.

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half龍 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 壟?

Decomposition of 壟

IDS Structure⿱龍土
壟Full Character
=
龍long2
top
土Tu3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 壟?

How to say grave, mound; furrow, ridge in Chinese

“grave, mound; furrow, ridge” in Chinese is壟lǒng

The character 壟 (lǒng) refers to a grave or mound and can also mean a furrow or ridge in agricultural contexts. It is often used to describe raised areas of land, typically created for farming or burial purposes, highlighting its connection to the earth and cultivation.

When to use 壟

Be mindful of using 壟 in agricultural contexts, as it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more formal and may appear in literature or discussions about farming. Collocations include phrases related to land cultivation, such as '壟土' (mound soil).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 壟 with similar characters like 垄 (lǒng), which has a related meaning but is more commonly used. For example, using 壟 instead of 垄 when discussing agriculture would be incorrect.

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壟

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Word Family of 壟

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 壟

It primarily refers to a mound or ridge, especially in agricultural contexts.

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