lóng
a gem cut like dragon
Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 龍 represents the sound.
Evolution
Seal script
Shuowen (~100 AD)Regular script
ModernMost common words with 瓏
Freq. | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
exquisite | ||
be smooth and slick (in establishing social relations) | ||
exquisite | ||
tinkling of gem-pendants | ||
exquisitely made |