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蒗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
làngan herb; a place nameg, 13 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
làng(herb)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
làngplace nameunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
làng(lang4) T4
  1. 1an herb; a place name
  2. 2(herb)
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March 24, 2026
làng(lang4)

蒗 (làng) primarily refers to an herb, specifically the 'Chinese wild ginger' or 'wild ginger lily', which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, it can denote certain place names in China. The term is less common in everyday conversation, often appearing in specialized contexts like botany or geography.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 蒗 are valued for their medicinal properties and are often discussed in the context of holistic health practices. This reflects the deep-rooted belief in the healing power of nature in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wild ginger plant growing in a lush garden, with its broad leaves waving in the breeze. The character 蒗 has a component '艹' (grass) at the top, which hints at its herbal nature, while the '郎' (láng) at the bottom can remind you of a 'young man' (郎) gathering herbs in the wild.

Meanings of 蒗

làng(lang4)
1an herb; a place name
2(herb)
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About 蒗

Simplified
13Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蒗

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a wild ginger plant growing in a lush garden, with its broad leaves waving in the breeze. The character 蒗 has a component '艹' (grass) at the top, which hints at its herbal nature, while the '郎' (láng) at the bottom can remind you of a 'young man' (郎) gathering herbs in the wild.

Usage Notes

Due to its specific usage, 蒗 is often found in written texts rather than spoken language, making it less familiar to many learners. It is important to use the correct tone (làng) as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations may include terms related to herbal medicine or specific geographical references.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蒗 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on recognizing it within the context of herbal discussions or place names. It connects to HSK Level 5 vocabulary related to plants and natural remedies, enhancing your botanical lexicon.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 蒗 are valued for their medicinal properties and are often discussed in the context of holistic health practices. This reflects the deep-rooted belief in the healing power of nature in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 蒗 (làng) with similar sounding words. For example, saying 'lǎng' could lead to misunderstanding as it has a different meaning. Always remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 蒗

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 蒗

IDS Structure⿱艹浪
Full Character
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cao3
top
lang4
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 蒗

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 蒗 are valued for their medicinal properties and are often discussed in the context of holistic health practices. This reflects the deep-rooted belief in the healing power of nature in Chinese culture.

Word Family of 蒗

Words Containing This Character4
宁蒗abbr. for 寧蒗彞族自治縣|宁蒗彝族自治县, Ninglang Yizu autonomous county in Yunnan寧蒗
宁蒗县Ninglang Yizu autonomous county in Lijiang 麗江|丽江[Lì​jiāng], Yunnan寧蒗縣
宁蒗彝族自治县Ninglang Yizu Autonomous County in Lijiang 麗江|丽江[Lì​jiāng], Yunnan寧蒗彞族自治縣
làng(herb)
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Compound Meaning

What does 宁蒗 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蒗

The correct pronunciation is làng, with the fourth tone.