Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
拢(攏)lǒng(long3)
The character 拢 (lǒng) means to gather together or collect. It can be used in various contexts, such as collecting items, summing up ideas, or even drawing near to someone. The nuance often involves bringing things closer together, either physically or metaphorically.
Strokes8Radical扌Frequency#20562DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gathering or bringing people together is often associated with family reunions, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival. The concept of unity and togetherness is deeply rooted in Chinese values.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of people holding hands in a circle, as they gather together with arms open wide. The left side of 拢 (扌) resembles a hand, symbolizing action or gathering, while the right side (龙) looks like a dragon, representing strength in unity. Together, they remind you of 'gathering' and 'approaching'.
Meanings of 拢
lǒng(long3)
1to gather together
2to collect
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 拢
拢Simplified
攏Traditional
8Strokes
扌Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#20562Frequency Rank
Podcast: 拢
Podcast: 拢
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 拢
Quick Contrast
聚 (jù) - use 拢 (lǒng) when emphasizing the act of gathering together or collecting in a more intimate or close manner, while 聚 (jù) is more general for gathering without the nuance of closeness.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it can easily be confused with similar-sounding words. 拢 is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in written language. It often collocates with words like 'money' (钱), 'thoughts' (想法), or 'information' (信息).
HSK Study Tips
Although 拢 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to gathering and collecting, which are important at lower HSK levels. Focus on recognizing its components and practicing phrases that involve collection or gathering.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 拢 with similar characters like 理 (lǐ), which means 'to manage' or 'to arrange'. A common error is saying '理起来' instead of '拢起来' when referring to gathering things together.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 拢
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 拢 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攏.
1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
2The sound half龙 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayhand
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 拢? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 拢?
Decomposition of 拢
IDS Structure⿰扌龙
拢Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
龙Long2
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 拢?
How to say to gather together in Chinese
“to gather together” in Chinese is拢lǒng
The character 拢 (lǒng) means to gather together or collect. It can be used in various contexts, such as collecting items, summing up ideas, or even drawing near to someone. The nuance often involves bringing things closer together, either physically or metaphorically.
When to use 拢
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it can easily be confused with similar-sounding words. 拢 is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in written language. It often collocates with words like 'money' (钱), 'thoughts' (想法), or 'information' (信息).
拢 or something close to it
聚 (jù) - use 拢 (lǒng) when emphasizing the act of gathering together or collecting in a more intimate or close manner, while 聚 (jù) is more general for gathering without the nuance of closeness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 拢 with similar characters like 理 (lǐ), which means 'to manage' or 'to arrange'. A common error is saying '理起来' instead of '拢起来' when referring to gathering things together.
Write 拢
拢
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 拢 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 拢
拢 carries 8 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
