籠 (lóng) - Cage, basket, container & to cover, envelop, include

籠Tone 2

lóng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

籠 · lóng

Cage, basket, container;

to cover, envelop, include;

to monopolize, control;

to wield, manipulate.

Cage, basket, containerto cover, envelop, includeto monopolize, control

Usage highlights

Bird cageBamboo cageSteamer basketEnvelop, coverMonopolyInclude, summarize

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird is in the cage (鸟在笼子里).
  • He carries a bamboo basket (他提着竹笼).
  • Fog enveloped the mountains (雾笼罩了群山).
  • The company monopolizes the market (公司垄断了市场).

Collocations

  • Bird cage(鸟笼)
  • Bamboo cage(竹笼)
  • Steamer basket(蒸笼)
  • Envelop, cover(笼罩)
  • Monopoly(垄断)
  • Include, summarize(笼统)

Idioms

  • Birds startled, beasts scattered (鸟惊兽骇) - though not directly containing 笼, related to caged animals
  • Pull in and win over(笼络人心)
  • Vague and general(笼笼统统)
  • Fog envelops the mountains(云雾笼罩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo, used for keeping animals, storing goods, or as food steamers.
  • Symbolizes confinement and control in philosophical contexts.
  • Used metaphorically in business for monopolistic practices (垄断).

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