Chinese Character: 拢
1. Character Basics
Radical: 扌 (shǒu, hand radical)
Stroke Count: 8
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: lǒng (Third tone)
3. Meaning
To gather; to collect; to close; to hold; to fold
4. Common Words
- 收拢 (shōulǒng) - to gather together; to fold up
- 靠拢 (kàolǒng) - to draw close; to move towards
- 拢总 (lǒngzǒng) - altogether; in total
- 拢共 (lǒnggòng) - altogether; in all
- 拢音 (lǒngyīn) - to collect sound; acoustic focus
- 拢手 (lǒngshǒu) - to fold one's hands
- 拢岸 (lǒng'àn) - to draw near the shore
- 拢账 (lǒngzhàng) - to balance accounts
5. Grammar & Usage
"拢" is primarily used as a verb meaning "to gather" or "to collect". It often functions as a transitive verb, taking an object that is being gathered. It can also be used as a complement in verb-complement structures to indicate the completion or result of an action. In some cases, it is used in idiomatic expressions with extended meanings related to bringing things together or closer.
6. Cultural Background
The character "拢" with the hand radical (扌) reflects its connection to physical actions involving the hands, such as gathering, collecting, or holding. In Chinese culture, this character is often used in contexts related to bringing people together, uniting, or consolidating. It carries connotations of harmony and togetherness, which are important values in Chinese society. For example, the phrase "拢人心" (lǒng rénxīn) means "to win people's hearts" or "to unite people".
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 她把散落的书本拢在一起，放回了书架。
Pinyin: Tā bǎ sànluò de shūběn lǒng zài yīqǐ, fànghuíle shūjià.
English: She gathered the scattered books together and put them back on the shelf.
8. Memory Tips
The character 拢 is composed of 扌 (shǒu, hand) on the left and 龙 (lóng, dragon) on the right. You can imagine using your hand (扌) to gather or collect a dragon (龙), which helps associate the character with its meaning of "to gather" or "to collect". The hand radical also reminds you that this is an action involving the hands.