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泷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泷shuāngraining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdongzg, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷shuāngShuang river in Hunan and Guangdong (modern Wu river 武水)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷shuāngwaterfallunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷shuāngtorrential (rain)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷lóngraining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdongzg, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷lóngShuang river in Hunan and Guangdong (modern Wu river 武水)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷lóngwaterfallunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
泷lóngtorrential (rain)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #23674, Very Hard
lóng(long2)long
primary
 T2
  1. 1raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong
  2. 2Shuang river in Hunan and Guangdong (modern Wu river 武水)
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March 24, 2026

泷(瀧)lóng(long2)

The character 泷 (lóng) primarily refers to a waterfall or rapids, often highlighting the dynamic flow of water. It can also describe heavy rain or a state of being soaked. Commonly used in geographical contexts, it connects to rivers and water features in specific regions of China, such as Guangdong and Hunan.

Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#23674DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Waterfalls hold significant cultural symbolism in China, often representing purity and natural beauty. Many famous Chinese waterfalls, such as the Huangguoshu Falls, are popular tourist destinations, reflecting the appreciation of nature in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a long, flowing waterfall (泷) that cascades down a cliff, creating a loud, rushing sound. The character combines the water radical (氵) with an indication of movement, evoking the imagery of water in motion, making it easier to remember its pronunciation 'lóng'.

Meanings of 泷

lóng(long2)
primary
1raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong
2Shuang river in Hunan and Guangdong (modern Wu river 武水)
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About 泷

泷Simplified
瀧Traditional
8Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

瀑布 (pùbù, waterfall) — use 泷 (lóng) when emphasizing the dynamic flow of water, while 瀑布 (pùbù) is a more general term for a waterfall.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 泷 with other water-related characters like 河 (hé, river) or 涓 (juān, stream). This character is more poetic and descriptive, suitable for literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Keep in mind that its tone is the second tone, which can change meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

While 泷 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is related to water and nature, themes that are prevalent in HSK levels one through three. Focus on learning related words like 河 (hé) and 湖 (hú) to build a broader vocabulary around water features.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 泷 with the more general term for river, 河 (hé), mistakenly using it in non-poetic contexts. For example, saying '我去泷' (I go to the waterfall) instead of '我去河' (I go to the river) when talking about rivers in general is incorrect.

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Etymology of 泷

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)龙
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Origin

泷 = 氵 + 龙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 泷

IDS Structure⿰氵龙
泷Full character
=
氵shui3
left
龙Long2
right
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Parts

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How to say raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong in Chinese

“raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong” in Chinese is泷shuāng

The character 泷 (lóng) primarily refers to a waterfall or rapids, often highlighting the dynamic flow of water. It can also describe heavy rain or a state of being soaked. Commonly used in geographical contexts, it connects to rivers and water features in specific regions of China, such as Guangdong and Hunan.

When to use 泷

Learners often confuse 泷 with other water-related characters like 河 (hé, river) or 涓 (juān, stream). This character is more poetic and descriptive, suitable for literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Keep in mind that its tone is the second tone, which can change meaning if mispronounced.

泷 or something close to it

瀑布 (pùbù, waterfall) — use 泷 (lóng) when emphasizing the dynamic flow of water, while 瀑布 (pùbù) is a more general term for a waterfall.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 泷 with the more general term for river, 河 (hé), mistakenly using it in non-poetic contexts. For example, saying '我去泷' (I go to the waterfall) instead of '我去河' (I go to the river) when talking about rivers in general is incorrect.

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Word Family of 泷

Words containing this character2
泷lóngrapids瀧
泷泽Takizawa or Takesawa (Japanese name)瀧澤
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Frequently Asked Questions about 泷

While both refer to cascading water, 泷 specifically emphasizes the rapid movement and sound of water, often used poetically.

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