COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 龙 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dragon
More “long” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 龙 (lóng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Chinese dragon; loong
lóngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lóng
龙
Chinese dragon; loong
Common words
kǒng lóng
恐龙
dinosaur (CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1]); (old) (slang) ugly person
lóng tóu
龙头
faucet; tap; bicycle handlebar; chief; boss (esp. of a gang); (referring to a company) leader; front-runner
shā lóng
沙龙
salon (loanword)
pǎo lóng tào
跑龙套
to play a small role
shuǐ lóng tóu
水龙头
faucet; tap
huà lóng diǎn jīng
画龙点睛
to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch; the crucial point that brings the subject to life; a few words to clinch the point
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
龙
龙
龙
龙
龙
龙
龙
龙
LEARNING TIP
Remember 龙
Say “lóng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 龙
Common words and phrases
kǒng lóng
dinosaur (CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1]); (old) (slang) ugly person
lóng tóu
faucet; tap; bicycle handlebar; chief; boss (esp. of a gang); (referring to a company) leader; front-runner
shā lóng
salon (loanword)
pǎo lóng tào
to play a small role
shuǐ lóng tóu
faucet; tap
huà lóng diǎn jīng
to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch; the crucial point that brings the subject to life; a few words to clinch the point
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 龙?
龙 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 龙 (lóng) mean?
龙 (lóng) means Chinese dragon; loong.
What is the radical of 龙?
The radical of 龙 is 龙, associated with Not yet classified.