CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- long2
- English meanings
- deaf
Stroke practice
Loading writing practice…
BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Top–bottom structure
Top–bottom arrangement: top 龙; bottom 耳.
Meaning & sound clues
耳 is identified as the meaning component, associated with “ear”.
龙 is identified as the sound component (lóng). Its pronunciation may differ from the modern pronunciation of 聋.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
Explore character components →Homophones
Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
throat
field ridge; monopolize
gather; close
hole; cavity
cage; basket
hazy; dim
grand; prosperous
dragon
Example sentences
Read the Chinese sentence, then check its English translation.
- 01
Deaf.
- 02
A deaf-mute person.
- 03
Care for the disabled.
- 04
Patient communication.
- 05
Equal respect.
- 06
Warm care.
Related words
Explore words connected to this character.
- 聋人