HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
笼 — cage
- Reading
- lóng
- Meaning
- cage; basket
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
笼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is lóng and it means cage; basket. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
笼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 灯笼 (lantern), 笼子 (cage) and 笼统 (general, sweeping).
Chinese words containing 笼
Frequently asked questions
What does 笼 mean in Chinese?
笼 means cage; basket in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 笼 read?
笼 is read lóng. Reading it inside real words — 灯笼 and 笼子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 笼 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 笼 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 笼 in a word?
A common word containing 笼 is 灯笼 (dēng long) — "lantern". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 笼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 笼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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