巄 (lóng) - A rarely used Chinese character, variant form of & sometimes used as a variant of 隆 (lóng)
巄 · lóng
A rarely used Chinese character, variant form of 巃 (lóng), appearing primarily in place names and classical texts;
sometimes used as a variant of 隆 (lóng) meaning 'grand, prosperous, abundant'.
A rarely used Chinese character, variant form ofsometimes used as a variant of 隆 (lóng)
Usage highlights
Towering peaksMountain ridgeGrand appearanceProsperous variant
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The character appears in some place names (e.g., 巄嵷 - lóng sǒng, meaning towering mountains).
- It can be found in classical Chinese texts as a variant form.
- In some contexts, it serves as an alternative writing for 隆 (prosperous).
Collocations
- Towering peaks(巄嵷)
- Mountain ridge(山巄)
- Grand appearance(巄然)
- Prosperous variant(巄 as 隆)
Idioms
- Towering and majestic(巄嵷巍峨)
- Grand and magnificent(巄巄皇皇)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and geographical names.
- Considered a rare character in modern usage, mainly preserved in historical texts.
- Sometimes used as a stylistic variant in calligraphy and seal carving.