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茏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
茏lóngtall grass; water-weedsx, 8 strokes, radical 艹
茏lóngPolygonum posumbuunknown, 8 strokes, radical 艹
lóng(long2)long T2
  1. 1tall grass; water-weeds
  2. 2Polygonum posumbu
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March 24, 2026

茏(蘢)lóng(long2)

The character 茏 (lóng) specifically refers to tall grass or water-weeds, often associated with lush, verdant growth. It can denote certain types of vegetation, particularly those found near water bodies, and is used in contexts relating to nature and agriculture.

Strokes8Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, lush greenery is often associated with prosperity and health. The character 茏 may appear in poetry or traditional literature that celebrates the beauty of nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long, lush field of tall grass swaying in the breeze. The character 茏 looks like a green field (the top part represents grass), while the 'lóng' sounds like 'long', reminding you of how tall the grass is.

Meanings of 茏

lóng(long2)
1tall grass; water-weeds
2Polygonum posumbu
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About 茏

茏Simplified
蘢Traditional
8Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 茏

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. It often appears in literature or specific agricultural contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 茏 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to words related to nature and plants. Learners at this level should focus on recognizing radicals like '艹' which denotes grass or plants.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 茏 with similar characters like 茶 (chá) for tea or 草 (cǎo) for grass. It's important to focus on the correct tones and the context in which each character is used.

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Etymology of 茏

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)龙
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Origin

茏 = 艹 + 龙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 茏

IDS Structure⿱艹龙
茏Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
龙Long2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say tall grass; water-weeds in Chinese

“tall grass; water-weeds” in Chinese is茏lóng

The character 茏 (lóng) specifically refers to tall grass or water-weeds, often associated with lush, verdant growth. It can denote certain types of vegetation, particularly those found near water bodies, and is used in contexts relating to nature and agriculture.

When to use 茏

This character is relatively formal and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. It often appears in literature or specific agricultural contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 茏 with similar characters like 茶 (chá) for tea or 草 (cǎo) for grass. It's important to focus on the correct tones and the context in which each character is used.

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Word Family of 茏

Words Containing This Character2
茏lóngPolygonum posumbu蘢
葱茏verdant and lush蔥蘢
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Words with 茏

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Frequently Asked Questions about 茏

茏 is typically used in literary or botanical contexts to describe tall grasses or certain types of aquatic plants.

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