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蓉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蓉rónglotus, hibiscus; Chengdu, Sichuanj, 13 strokes, radical 艹, rank #40807, Very Hard
蓉róngshort name for Chengdu 成都[Cheng2 du1]unknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹, rank #40807, Very Hard
蓉róngfood that has been minced, shredded, or ground into a paste, suitable for stuffing or making a sauceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹, rank #40807, Very Hard
róng(Rong2) T2
  1. 1lotus, hibiscus; Chengdu, Sichuan
  2. 2short name for Chengdu 成都[Cheng2 du1]
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March 24, 2026

蓉róng(Rong2)

The character 蓉 (róng) primarily means 'lotus' or 'hibiscus', often symbolizing purity and beauty in Chinese culture. It is also used as a shorthand name for the city of Chengdu in Sichuan province, and can refer to food that has been minced or ground into a paste, commonly used in sauces or fillings.

Strokes13Radical艹Frequency#40807DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the lotus flower is often associated with purity and elegance, frequently appearing in art and poetry. The city of Chengdu is known for its rich culinary traditions, particularly dishes that use minced ingredients.

Memory Tip

Think of 蓉 as a beautiful lotus flower blooming on a serene lake. The radical 艹 (cǎo) at the top represents plants, reminding you of nature, while the sound 'róng' rhymes with 'long', which you can visualize as a long stem supporting the flower.

Meanings of 蓉

róng(Rong2)
1lotus, hibiscus; Chengdu, Sichuan
2short name for Chengdu 成都[Cheng2 du1]
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About 蓉

蓉Simplified
13Strokes
艹Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蓉

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 蓉 as a beautiful lotus flower blooming on a serene lake. The radical 艹 (cǎo) at the top represents plants, reminding you of nature, while the sound 'róng' rhymes with 'long', which you can visualize as a long stem supporting the flower.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 蓉 with other similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in informal contexts when referring to the city or food, while in formal writing, you might see the full name 成都 (Chengdu). Collocations include terms related to cooking and local geography.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蓉 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners interested in Sichuan cuisine or culture. Students should focus on related food vocabulary and city names to enhance their contextual understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the lotus flower is often associated with purity and elegance, frequently appearing in art and poetry. The city of Chengdu is known for its rich culinary traditions, particularly dishes that use minced ingredients.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly pronounce 蓉 as 'yóng' instead of 'róng'. Also, some may confuse it with similar characters like 荣 (róng), which means 'glory'. Always check the context to ensure correct usage.

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Etymology of 蓉

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

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 容 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

flower

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 蓉

IDS Structure⿱艹容
蓉Full Character
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艹cao3
top
容Rong2
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 蓉

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the lotus flower is often associated with purity and elegance, frequently appearing in art and poetry. The city of Chengdu is known for its rich culinary traditions, particularly dishes that use minced ingredients.

Word Family of 蓉

Words Containing This Character9
芙蓉hibiscus
蓉rónghibiscus
椰蓉desiccated coconut
蓉城nickname for Chengdu 成都[Chéng​dū]
芙蓉区Furong district of Changsha city 長沙市|长沙市[Cháng​shā​shì], Hunan芙蓉區
出水芙蓉as a lotus flower breaking the surface (idiom); surpassingly beautiful (of young lady's face or old gentleman's calligraphy)
豆蓉sweetened bean paste
木芙蓉cotton rose hibiscus (Hibiscus mutabilis)
芙蓉出水lit. lotus rises from the water (idiom); fig. to blossom (of poem or art)
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Compound Meaning

What does 芙蓉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蓉

蓉 refers to food that has been finely minced or ground into a paste, often used for fillings or sauces.