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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
矓lóngfaint, fuzzy, blurryzg, 21 strokes, radical 目
lóng(long2)long T2
  1. 1faint, fuzzy, blurry
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March 24, 2026

矓lóng(long2)

The character 矓 (lóng) describes something that is faint, fuzzy, or blurry in appearance. It is often used to refer to unclear images or indistinct sounds, conveying a sense of vagueness or lack of sharpness. This term can be applied in both visual and auditory contexts.

Strokes21Radical目
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese painting, the concept of 'blur' is often embraced to create a sense of atmosphere and depth, reflecting the idea that not everything needs to be sharp and clear.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'long' foggy road where everything appears faint and fuzzy. The character 矓 has a radical (石) that resembles a rock or stone, suggesting solidity, but paired with the character's form, it evokes a contrast of clarity versus obscurity.

Meanings of 矓

lóng(long2)
1faint, fuzzy, blurry
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About 矓

矓Simplified
21Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 矓 with other characters that describe clarity or sharpness. It is generally used in informal contexts and can be paired with words like '影像' (image) or '声音' (sound). Be mindful of the tone; 矓 is pronounced with a rising tone (lóng).

HSK Study Tips

Although 矓 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to themes of perception and description, which are common in HSK vocabulary. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express how something looks or sounds when it is unclear.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 矓 with the character 朦 (méng), which also means blurry but carries a slightly different nuance. For example, saying '影像矓' (yǐngxiàng lóng) instead of '影像模糊' (yǐngxiàng móhú) can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 矓

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

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)龍
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Origin

矓 = 目 + 龍. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 矓

IDS Structure⿰目龍
矓Full character
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目mu4
left
龍long2
right
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Parts

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How to say faint, fuzzy, blurry in Chinese

“faint, fuzzy, blurry” in Chinese is矓lóng

The character 矓 (lóng) describes something that is faint, fuzzy, or blurry in appearance. It is often used to refer to unclear images or indistinct sounds, conveying a sense of vagueness or lack of sharpness. This term can be applied in both visual and auditory contexts.

When to use 矓

Learners often confuse 矓 with other characters that describe clarity or sharpness. It is generally used in informal contexts and can be paired with words like '影像' (image) or '声音' (sound). Be mindful of the tone; 矓 is pronounced with a rising tone (lóng).

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 矓 with the character 朦 (méng), which also means blurry but carries a slightly different nuance. For example, saying '影像矓' (yǐngxiàng lóng) instead of '影像模糊' (yǐngxiàng móhú) can lead to confusion.

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Word Family of 矓

Words containing this character1
眬lóng(of vision) fuzzy矓
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Frequently asked questions about 矓

You might say, '这幅画看起来有点矓,' meaning 'This painting looks a bit blurry.'

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