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蒗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒗làngan herb; a place nameg, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蒗làng(herb)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蒗làngplace nameunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
làng(lang4) T4
  1. 1an herb; a place name
  2. 2(herb)
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March 24, 2026

蒗làng(lang4)

蒗 (làng) primarily refers to an herb, specifically the 'Chinese wild ginger' or 'wild ginger lily', which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, it can denote certain place names in China. The term is less common in everyday conversation, often appearing in specialized contexts like botany or geography.

Strokes13Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 蒗 are valued for their medicinal properties and are often discussed in the context of holistic health practices. This reflects the deep-rooted belief in the healing power of nature in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wild ginger plant growing in a lush garden, with its broad leaves waving in the breeze. The character 蒗 has a component '艹' (grass) at the top, which hints at its herbal nature, while the '郎' (láng) at the bottom can remind you of a 'young man' (郎) gathering herbs in the wild.

Meanings of 蒗

làng(lang4)
1an herb; a place name
2(herb)
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About 蒗

蒗Simplified
13Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蒗

Usage Notes

Due to its specific usage, 蒗 is often found in written texts rather than spoken language, making it less familiar to many learners. It is important to use the correct tone (làng) as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations may include terms related to herbal medicine or specific geographical references.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蒗 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on recognizing it within the context of herbal discussions or place names. It connects to HSK Level 5 vocabulary related to plants and natural remedies, enhancing your botanical lexicon.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 蒗 (làng) with similar sounding words. For example, saying 'lǎng' could lead to misunderstanding as it has a different meaning. Always remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion.

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Pronunciation of 蒗

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Etymology of 蒗

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)浪
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Case file: 蒗

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half浪 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayherb
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蒗?

Decomposition of 蒗

IDS Structure⿱艹浪
蒗Full Character
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艹cao3
top
浪lang4
bottom
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Identify the Components

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How to say an herb; a place name in Chinese

“an herb; a place name” in Chinese is蒗làng

蒗 (làng) primarily refers to an herb, specifically the 'Chinese wild ginger' or 'wild ginger lily', which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, it can denote certain place names in China. The term is less common in everyday conversation, often appearing in specialized contexts like botany or geography.

When to use 蒗

Due to its specific usage, 蒗 is often found in written texts rather than spoken language, making it less familiar to many learners. It is important to use the correct tone (làng) as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations may include terms related to herbal medicine or specific geographical references.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 蒗 (làng) with similar sounding words. For example, saying 'lǎng' could lead to misunderstanding as it has a different meaning. Always remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion.

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蒗

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Word Family of 蒗

Words Containing This Character4
宁蒗abbr. for 寧蒗彞族自治縣|宁蒗彝族自治县, Ninglang Yizu autonomous county in Yunnan寧蒗
宁蒗县Ninglang Yizu autonomous county in Lijiang 麗江|丽江[Lì​jiāng], Yunnan寧蒗縣
宁蒗彝族自治县Ninglang Yizu Autonomous County in Lijiang 麗江|丽江[Lì​jiāng], Yunnan寧蒗彞族自治縣
蒗làng(herb)
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒗

The correct pronunciation is làng, with the fourth tone.

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