Meanings of 隆
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AI Study Notes for 隆
隆 (lōng) vs 旺 (wàng) — choose 隆 for contexts emphasizing grandness or intensity, while 旺 focuses on flourishing or thriving.
Imagine a grand festival where the sound of drums echoes as people celebrate abundance and prosperity. The character 隆 has a 'mountain' radical (山), suggesting that something is rising up high, much like the excitement at the festival.
隆 is often used in formal contexts, such as in names of places or celebrations. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and remember that it is pronounced with a high-level tone. Common collocations include 隆重 (lóngzhòng, grand) and 隆起 (lóngqǐ, to bulge).
Although 隆 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other characters related to prosperity and sound. Students should focus on its usage in names and descriptive phrases to enhance their vocabulary.
The character 隆 is often associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, where the sounds of drums are integral to the festivities, symbolizing a prosperous new year. It also appears in the name of Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing the city's growth and vibrancy.
Learners often mispronounce 隆 as 'lóng' instead of the correct high-level tone. Additionally, using it in informal contexts can sound awkward; for example, saying 隆重 in casual conversation might feel out of place.
Pronunciation of 隆
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Etymology of 隆
Decomposition of 隆
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Grammar Patterns of 隆
隆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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伴随着____隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。
With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
Example Sentences for 隆 (10)
Cultural Notes for 隆
The character 隆 is often associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, where the sounds of drums are integral to the festivities, symbolizing a prosperous new year. It also appears in the name of Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing the city's growth and vibrancy.
Word Family of 隆
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Frequently Asked Questions about 隆
隆 is pronounced as 'lōng' with a high-level tone.