short name for Gansu province 甘肅省|甘肃省[Gan1 su4 Sheng3]
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝, Very Hard
lǒng(Long3) T3
1a mountain located in the Shanxi provice
2short name for Gansu province 甘肅省|甘肃省[Gan1 su4 Sheng3]
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March 24, 2026
陇(隴)lǒng(Long3)
The character 陇 (lǒng) primarily refers to a mountain, particularly one located in Shanxi province, China. It is also used as an abbreviation for Gansu province, indicating a geographical context in Chinese language and culture.
Strokes7Radical阝Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, geographic names like 陇 often carry historical significance, representing natural landmarks that have shaped local communities and identities over centuries.
Memory Tip
Imagine a long mountain range (陇 sounds like 'long') stretching across the sky. The character has a roof (阝) indicating a location and the word 'mountain' in its essence, thus connecting it visually and phonetically to its meaning.
Meanings of 陇
lǒng(Long3)
1a mountain located in the Shanxi provice
2short name for Gansu province 甘肅省|甘肃省[Gan1 su4 Sheng3]
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About 陇
陇Simplified
隴Traditional
7Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 陇
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a long mountain range (陇 sounds like 'long') stretching across the sky. The character has a roof (阝) indicating a location and the word 'mountain' in its essence, thus connecting it visually and phonetically to its meaning.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in geographical contexts and is more likely to appear in formal settings related to geography or province names. Be careful to distinguish it from similar-sounding characters with different meanings, as tone is crucial in Mandarin.
HSK Study Tips
Though 陇 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to Level 3 words related to geography and locations. Focus on recognizing its usage in context with other geographical terms to enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, geographic names like 陇 often carry historical significance, representing natural landmarks that have shaped local communities and identities over centuries.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly confuse 陇 with similar-sounding characters like 龙 (lóng), which means 'dragon.' Always remember the context of geography for 陇, as opposed to the mythological context of 龙.
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Cultural Notes for 陇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, geographic names like 陇 often carry historical significance, representing natural landmarks that have shaped local communities and identities over centuries.
Word Family of 陇
Words Containing This Character14
陇lǒngshort name for Gansu province 甘肅省|甘肃省[GānsùShěng]隴
陇西Longxi county in Dingxi 定西[Dìngxī], Gansu隴西
陇海Jiangsu-Gansu railway隴海
陇海铁路Jiangsu-Gansu railway隴海鐵路
陇南Longnan prefecture-level city in south Gansu隴南
仪陇Yilong county in Nanchong 南充[Nánchōng], Sichuan儀隴
仪陇县Yilong county in Nanchong 南充[Nánchōng], Sichuan儀隴縣
陇南市Longnan prefecture-level city in south Gansu隴南市
陇县Long County in Baoji 寶雞|宝鸡[Bǎojī], Shaanxi隴縣
得陇望蜀fig. endless greed得隴望蜀
陇川Longchuan county in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州[DéhóngDǎizúJǐngpōzúzìzhìzhōu], Yunnan隴川
陇川县Longchuan county in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州[DéhóngDǎizúJǐngpōzúzìzhìzhōu], Yunnan隴川縣
陇西县Longxi county in Dingxi 定西[Dìngxī], Gansu隴西縣
陇南地区Longnan prefecture in south Gansu (bordering Shaanxi and Sichuan)隴南地區
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Compound Meaning
What does 陇 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 陇
No, 陇 is more specific to geographical references and may not come up in daily conversation unless discussing locations.
Link it to the word 'long' to help remember that it refers to mountains, as both share a sense of elevation.
Yes, it is often seen in the context of names of places, especially in geographic discussions.
