珑 meaning and stroke order
The tinkling of jewelry
How to write 珑, stroke by stroke
9 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 珑
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- tinkling of gem-pendants
How 珑 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Jade.
王 gives the meaning and 龙 hints at the sound.
Radical: 王 (king), shared by 104 characters on this site.
How to remember 珑
On the left is 王, which stands for jade here, and on the right is 龙 (lóng), which gives the sound. Picture a jade dragon pendant that tinkles as you walk.
珑 is rarely used alone today. It mostly appears in the set phrase 玲珑 (línglóng), which describes something small, delicate and finely made, or a person who is clever and nimble. Example: 这个盒子小巧玲珑。(Zhège hézi xiǎoqiǎo línglóng.) This box is small and exquisite.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes write the left side as 玉 or forget that 王 here means jade, not king. Also do not confuse 珑 with 拢 (lǒng, to gather), which has the hand radical 扌 and a third tone.
Questions about 珑
How many strokes are in 珑?
珑 is written with 9 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 珑 mean?
珑 (lóng) means the tinkling of jewelry.
How do you pronounce 珑?
珑 is pronounced lóng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 珑?
The radical of 珑 is 王, which carries the idea of "king". Dictionaries list 珑 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 珑?
The traditional form of 珑 is 瓏. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 珑 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
What does 八面玲珑 mean?
八面玲珑 (bāmiàn línglóng) describes someone who is smooth and tactful with everyone. It can be a compliment, but it often hints that the person is a bit too slick.
Is 珑 used in names?
Yes, 珑 sometimes appears in given names because of its jade meaning and graceful feel. It also shows up in names of places and products to suggest elegance.