龙 Stroke Order — How to Write 龙
龙 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 龙, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
龙 Radical and Character Components
龙 is a pictograph. A dragon.
Radical: 龙 + 0 more strokes
龙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lóng
Meanings of 龙 in Chinese
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lóng龙
A mythical, long, scaled, and horned divine creature in Chinese folklore, capable of walking, flying, swimming, and bringing clouds and rain; often symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune.
每年端午节，人们都会赛龙舟，庆祝节日。
Every Dragon Boat Festival, people race dragon boats to celebrate the holiday.
In paleontology, referring to a large, often extinct, reptile, such as a dinosaur.
博物馆里展示着各种恐龙化石。
Museums display various dinosaur fossils.
In feudal times, 'lóng' (dragon) was used as a symbol for the emperor or to refer to things associated with the emperor, such as his appearance (龙颜), health (龙体), or attire (龙袍).
皇帝穿着龙袍出席了盛典。
The emperor attended the grand ceremony wearing his dragon robe.
Common Words and Phrases with 龙
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A long, narrow boat adorned with a dragon's head, propelled by many oars, traditionally used for races, especially during the Dragon Boat Festival.
每年端午节，人们都会划着龙船在河上举行比赛，庆祝这个传统节日。
Every Dragon Boat Festival, people paddle dragon boats in races on the river to celebrate this traditional holiday.
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Rough gentian, a perennial herb whose root is used in medicine.
高山草甸上盛开着美丽的龙胆花。
Beautiful gentian flowers bloom in the alpine meadows.
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gentian violet, a dye used as a biological stain, bactericide, and fungicide.
医生用龙胆紫给患者的皮肤消毒。
The doctor used gentian violet to disinfect the patient's skin.
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A traditional Chinese folk art prop, a long, multi-segmented dragon made of cloth with internal lanterns, carried and danced by a team of performers, especially during festivals.
每逢佳节，村民们都会舞动着五彩斑斓的龙灯，庆祝丰收和幸福。
Every festival, villagers dance with colorful dragon lanterns, celebrating harvest and happiness.
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A natural cave or cavern, typically a karst cave.
这个风景区以其壮丽的龙洞景观吸引了无数游客。
This scenic area attracts countless tourists with its magnificent karst cave landscapes.
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to be promoted or advance in rank, an archaic expression.
小张多年勤恳工作，终于在今年事业龙飞，成为部门主管。
After years of diligent work, Xiao Zhang's career finally took flight this year, as he was promoted to department head.
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Palace of the Dragon King, an underwater palace in mythology where the Dragon King lives.
传说中，龙宫里藏着无数奇珍异宝。
According to legend, the Dragon Palace holds countless rare treasures.
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Lónggǔ (龙骨) refers to a traditional Chinese medicine ingredient, which is the fossilized bones of large ancient mammals. It also refers to the keel of a ship.
这副中药里含有龙骨，有镇静安神的作用。
This traditional Chinese medicine prescription contains dragon bone (Longgu), which has a calming and tranquilizing effect.
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A dragon-bone water lift, an ancient Chinese wooden chain pump used for irrigation, often powered by humans or animals.
在古代，农民们常用龙骨车从河里提水灌溉农田。
In ancient times, farmers frequently used the dragon bone waterwheel to lift water from rivers for irrigating their fields.
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Dragon and tiger; used to describe the majestic manner of an emperor or to refer to heroes and warriors.
这次武术交流会，来自各门各派的龙虎齐聚一堂，切磋技艺。
At this martial arts exchange event, heroes and masters from various schools gathered to hone their skills.
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Longjing tea is a famous green tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
我喜欢在周末的下午，泡一杯清香的龙井茶，享受片刻的宁静。
I enjoy brewing a cup of fragrant Longjing tea on weekend afternoons, savoring a moment of peace.
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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air, usually formed from a thunderstorm, that extends to the ground and is capable of immense destruction.
昨晚一场巨大的龙卷风袭击了小镇，造成了严重的破坏。
A massive tornado struck the small town last night, causing significant damage.
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Dragon King
古老的传说中，龙君掌管着风雨雷电，护佑一方生灵。
In ancient legends, the Dragon King controls wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, protecting all living beings in a region.
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To hastily harvest crops before a storm or bad weather, like snatching food from a dragon's mouth, implying great urgency and risk.
眼看就要下连阴雨了，农户们争分夺秒，龙口夺食般地抢收着成熟的玉米。
With continuous rainy weather approaching, farmers were racing against time, urgently harvesting the ripe corn as if 'snatching food from the dragon's mouth' to prevent loss.
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Lóngmài, or 'dragon vein,' is a term in Feng Shui (geomancy) referring to the natural contours and undulations of land, typically mountains and hills, which are believed to resemble a living, meandering dragon and channel auspicious energy.
古人认为，房屋选址应依循山川的龙脉，以求福泽绵延
Ancient people believed that the location of a house should align with the 'dragon veins' of the landscape to ensure lasting prosperity.
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Longmen refers to the east city gate of Ying, the capital of the Chu State during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.).
经过多年的修缮，古老的龙门重新焕发了生机
After years of renovation, the ancient Longmen has regained its vitality.
More words with 龙
- cāng苍lóng龙Azure Dragon
- jiāo蛟lóng龙A mythical flood dragon.
- ní尼lóng龙nylon
- wò卧lóng龙Crouching Dragon
- féng冯mèng梦lóng龙Feng Menglong
- kǒng恐lóng龙dinosaur
- yā鸭zuǐ嘴lóng龙duck-billed dinosaur, Hadrosaur
- yì翼shǒu手lóng龙Pterodactyl
- jù巨lóng龙dragon, giant dragon
- lóng龙páo袍dragon robe, imperial robe
- lóng龙wén纹dragon pattern, dragon design
- lóng龙fèng凤dragon and phoenix
- lóng龙tóu头faucet, leader
- lóng龙zhōu舟Dragon boat
- pán蟠lóng龙coiled dragon, crouching dragon
- lóng龙jǐng井chá茶Longjing tea, Dragon Well tea
- cháng长lóng龙long queue, long line
- è恶lóng龙evil dragon, wicked dragon
- lóng龙xiā虾lobster
- má马kǎ卡lóng龙macaron
Idioms with 龙
- lóng龙fēi飞fèng凤wǔ舞vigorous and graceful calligraphy
- lóng龙fèng凤chéng呈xiáng祥propitious and joyful event
- lóng龙mǎ马jīng精shén神vigorous and energetic
- lóng龙míng鸣shī狮hǒu吼powerful, majestic, awe-inspiring sound
- lóng龙pán盘hǔ虎jù踞strategic commanding topographical position
- lóng龙shé蛇fēi飞wǔ舞vigorous and lively calligraphy
- lóng龙shé蛇hùn混zá杂a mixed bag of people
- lóng龙tán潭hǔ虎xué穴a perilous lair
- lóng龙tāo韬bào豹lüè略profound military strategies and tactics
- lóng龙téng腾hǔ虎yuè跃Vigorous, agile, powerful movements
- lóng龙tóu头shé蛇wěi尾strong start, weak finish
- lóng龙xīn心fèng凤gān肝extremely rare and precious delicacies
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Open the tool →Questions about 龙
What does 龙 mean in Chinese?
龙 (lóng) means “In paleontology” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 龙?
龙 is pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 龙 have?
龙 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 龙?
龙 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 龙. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 龙?
The radical of 龙 is 龙, and 龙 is a pictograph.
