raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong
x, 19 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
lóng(long2) T2
1raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
瀧lóng(long2)
The character 瀧 (lóng) refers to a type of waterfall or rapids, typically associated with a strong flow of water. It conveys a sense of being wet or soaked, and while it is not commonly used in daily conversation, it can often appear in literary or poetic contexts describing nature or landscapes, particularly rivers in Guangdong.
Strokes19Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rivers and waterfalls are often associated with beauty and tranquility, frequently appearing in traditional poetry and paintings. The character 瀧 embodies the aesthetic appreciation of nature found in Guangdong's landscape.
Memory Tip
Imagine a long river (lóng) with water cascading down in rapids, soaking everything in its path. The character 瀧 looks like a deep, flowing river with the top part representing water (氵) and the bottom suggesting the movement of the rapids.
Meanings of 瀧
lóng(long2)
1raining; wet, soaked; rapids; a river in Guangdong
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 瀧
瀧Simplified
19Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 瀧
Podcast: 瀧
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 瀧
Quick Contrast
瀑 (pù) - use 瀧 (lóng) for a more poetic or literary description of waterfalls, while 瀑 (pù) is more commonly used in everyday language.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a long river (lóng) with water cascading down in rapids, soaking everything in its path. The character 瀧 looks like a deep, flowing river with the top part representing water (氵) and the bottom suggesting the movement of the rapids.
Usage Notes
Learners might confuse 瀧 with other water-related characters like 流 (liú), which means 'to flow.' It’s important to use 瀧 in contexts that specifically refer to waterfalls or rapids, often found in more formal or literary texts. Pay attention to its tone, as it has a rising tone (second tone).
HSK Study Tips
While 瀧 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other water-related terms at higher levels, such as 水 (shuǐ - water) and 河 (hé - river). Students should focus on the character's components and its specific context in literature to enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rivers and waterfalls are often associated with beauty and tranquility, frequently appearing in traditional poetry and paintings. The character 瀧 embodies the aesthetic appreciation of nature found in Guangdong's landscape.
Common Mistakes
A common error is to confuse 瀧 with the character 瀬 (lè), which means 'shallow water.' For example, saying '我喜欢瀬' (I like shallow water) instead of '我喜欢瀧' (I like waterfalls) can lead to misunderstandings.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 瀧
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 瀧 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 瀧 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 瀧
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, rivers and waterfalls are often associated with beauty and tranquility, frequently appearing in traditional poetry and paintings. The character 瀧 embodies the aesthetic appreciation of nature found in Guangdong's landscape.
Word Family of 瀧
Words Containing This Character2
泷lóngrapids瀧
泷泽Takizawa or Takesawa (Japanese name)瀧澤
Exercise 1 of 2
Compound Meaning
What does 泷 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瀧
It is pronounced as 'lóng' with a rising tone.
No, it is more often found in literary contexts or when discussing geographical features.
No, it specifically refers to waterfalls or rapids, not just any water flow.
