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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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
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艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 茏
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 茏
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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.
Word Family of 茏
Words Containing This Character2
茏lóngPolygonum posumbu蘢
葱茏verdant and lush蔥蘢
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Compound Meaning
What does 茏 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 茏
茏 is typically used in literary or botanical contexts to describe tall grasses or certain types of aquatic plants.
It is pronounced 'lóng' with a rising tone.
Yes, characters like 草 (cǎo) for grass and 药 (yào) for medicine may come up in related discussions.
