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隆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
隆lóngsurname LongHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngshort for 吉隆坡[Jí lóng pō], Kuala LumpurHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngsound of drumsHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lónggrandHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngintenseHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngprosperousHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngto swellHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngto bulgeHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngprosperous, plentiful, abundantHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lóngshort for 吉隆坡[Ji2 long2 po1], Kuala LumpurHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngsurname LongHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngshort for 吉隆坡[Jí lóng pō], Kuala LumpurHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngsound of drumsHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōnggrandHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngintenseHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngprosperousHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngto swellHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngto bulgeHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngprosperous, plentiful, abundantHSK 7, nr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
隆lōngshort for 吉隆坡[Ji2 long2 po1], Kuala LumpurHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #4175, Hard
lōng(long1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1short for 吉隆坡[Jí lóng pō], Kuala Lumpur
  2. 2sound of drums
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March 24, 2026

隆lōng(long1)

隆 (lōng) generally refers to something that is grand, prosperous, or intense. It can also describe the sound of drums or a state of swelling or bulging. This character is often used in contexts related to abundance or prosperity, such as in names or descriptions of places.

Strokes11Radical阝Frequency#4175DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The character 隆 is often associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, where the sounds of drums are integral to the festivities, symbolizing a prosperous new year. It also appears in the name of Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing the city's growth and vibrancy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand festival where the sound of drums echoes as people celebrate abundance and prosperity. The character 隆 has a 'mountain' radical (山), suggesting that something is rising up high, much like the excitement at the festival.

Meanings of 隆

lōng(long1)
primary
1short for 吉隆坡[Jí lóng pō], Kuala Lumpur
2sound of drums
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About 隆

隆Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#4175Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7

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AI Study Notes for 隆

Quick Contrast

隆 (lōng) vs 旺 (wàng) — choose 隆 for contexts emphasizing grandness or intensity, while 旺 focuses on flourishing or thriving.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand festival where the sound of drums echoes as people celebrate abundance and prosperity. The character 隆 has a 'mountain' radical (山), suggesting that something is rising up high, much like the excitement at the festival.

Usage Notes

隆 is often used in formal contexts, such as in names of places or celebrations. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and remember that it is pronounced with a high-level tone. Common collocations include 隆重 (lóngzhòng, grand) and 隆起 (lóngqǐ, to bulge).

HSK Study Tips

Although 隆 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other characters related to prosperity and sound. Students should focus on its usage in names and descriptive phrases to enhance their vocabulary.

Cultural Note

The character 隆 is often associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, where the sounds of drums are integral to the festivities, symbolizing a prosperous new year. It also appears in the name of Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing the city's growth and vibrancy.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 隆 as 'lóng' instead of the correct high-level tone. Additionally, using it in informal contexts can sound awkward; for example, saying 隆重 in casual conversation might feel out of place.

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Etymology of 隆

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Decomposition of 隆

IDS Structure⿰阝⿳夂一生
隆Full Character
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阝yi4
left
夂zhi3
top
一yi1
middle
生sheng1
bottom
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隆

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Grammar Patterns of 隆

隆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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伴随着____隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。

With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.

Example Sentences for 隆 (10)

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伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。

bàn suí zháo lóng lóng de dī chén zào shēng， ， luó xuán jiǎng kāi shǐ xuán zhuǎn qǐ。

With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
2
北边是班亚斯德桑隆温泉。

běi biān shì bān yà sī dé sāng lóng wēn quán。

To the north are the hot springs of Banyas de Sant Loan.
3
他扔给马隆一罐啤酒，自己也拿了一罐。

tā rēng gěi mǎ lóng yī guàn pí jiǔ， ， zì jǐ yě ná le yī。

He tossed Malone a can of beer, and took one himself.
4
马隆在床脚坐下了。

mǎ lóng zài chuáng jiǎo zuò xià le。

Malone sat down on the bottom of the bed.
5
马隆是个警察，他跟他们一样都觉得自己像个外人。

mǎ lóng shì gè jǐng chá， ， tā gēn tā mén yī yàng dū jué dé zì jǐ xiàng gè wài。

Malone, a cop, felt as much an outsider as any of them.
6
如果说有什么不一样的话，那就是斯隆变得越来越不安了。

rú guǒ shuō yǒu shí mó bù yī yàng de huà， ， nà jiù shì sī lóng biàn dé yuè lái yuè bù ān。

If anything, Sloan's uneasiness deepened.
7
那辆劳斯莱斯沿着乡村小路咕隆隆地开走了。

nà liàng láo sī lái sī yán zháo xiāng cūn xiǎo lù gū lóng lóng dì kāi zǒu le。

The Rolls Royce purred down the country road.
8
隆隆的雷声向西边传去，现在寂静下来了。

lóng lóng de léi shēng xiàng xī biān chuán qù， ， xiàn zài jì jìng xià lái。

It was quiet now, the thunder had grumbled away to the west.
9
卡梅拉听到摩托车隆隆地开上了车道。

kǎ méi lā tīng dào mó tuō chē lóng lóng dì kāi shàng le chē dào。

Carmela heard the purr of a motor-cycle coming up the drive.
10
两艘船隆隆地从洞口开出，进入了开阔的水域。

liǎng sōu chuán lóng lóng dì cóng dòng kǒu kāi chū， ， jìn rù le kāi kuò de shuǐ。

Both boats purred out of the cave mouth and into open water.

Cultural Notes for 隆

🏮Cultural insight

The character 隆 is often associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, where the sounds of drums are integral to the festivities, symbolizing a prosperous new year. It also appears in the name of Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing the city's growth and vibrancy.

Word Family of 隆

Compounds6
窿long2mine shaft; cavity, hole
癃long2weakness, infirmity; urine retention
嶐
漋
蕯
霳
Words Containing This Character16
隆lōnggrand
隆重lóngzhònggrand
克隆kèlóngclone (loanword)
乾隆Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799), sixth Qing emperor, princely title 寶親王|宝亲王[Bǎo​Qīn​wáng], personal name 弘曆|弘历[Hóng​lì], reigned 1735-1799
隆隆rumble
隆起to swell
科隆Cologne, Germany or Colon, Panama
兴隆xīnglóngprosperous興隆
吉隆坡Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia
喀麦隆Cameroon喀麥隆
布隆迪Burundi
生意兴隆thriving and prosperous business or trade生意興隆
隆冬midwinter
轰隆rolling轟隆
李隆基personal name of seventh Tang emperor Xuanzong 唐玄宗[Táng​Xuán​zōng] (685-762), reigned 712-756
万隆Bandung (city in Indonesia)萬隆
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隆

隆 is pronounced as 'lōng' with a high-level tone.