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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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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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
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 壟
🏮Cultural insight
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about 壟
It primarily refers to a mound or ridge, especially in agricultural contexts.
No, it is more likely to be encountered in written texts or specialized discussions about farming.
Connect it to the image of a 'long' mound of earth, which will help you recall the pronunciation 'lǒng'.
