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笼罩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
笼罩lǒngzhàoto envelopHSK 7, v, rank #10299, Hard
笼罩lǒngzhàoto shroudHSK 7, v, rank #10299, Hard
lǒngzhào(long3zhao4) T3
  1. 1to envelop
  2. 2to shroud
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March 24, 2026
笼罩(籠罩)lǒngzhào(long3zhao4)

The verb 笼罩 (long3 zhao4) means to envelop or shroud something, often used in a figurative sense to describe a situation where something is obscured or covered, such as fog enveloping a landscape or an atmosphere of mystery surrounding an event. It is commonly used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of concealment or ambiguity.

Frequency#10299DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature and poetry, the imagery of being enveloped or shrouded often symbolizes emotional states, such as sadness or mystery, reflecting traditional themes of nature and human experience. For instance, fog in poetry can signify uncertainty or introspection.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large net (笼) that surrounds and envelops (罩) everything in its path, much like mist covering a valley. The sound 'long' can remind you of 'longing to uncover' what is hidden beneath that shroud.

Meanings of 笼罩

lǒngzhào(long3zhao4)
1to envelop
2to shroud
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About 笼罩

笼罩Simplified
籠罩Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10299Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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覆盖 (fùgài) - use 笼罩 when emphasizing a sense of mystery or obscurity, while 覆盖 focuses more on physical covering.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large net (笼) that surrounds and envelops (罩) everything in its path, much like mist covering a valley. The sound 'long' can remind you of 'longing to uncover' what is hidden beneath that shroud.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 笼罩 with similar verbs like 隐藏 (yǐncáng), which means to hide something instead of enveloping it. This word is more often used in literary or poetic contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '笼罩在雾中' (enveloped in fog) or '笼罩着神秘' (shrouded in mystery).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 笼罩 connects with other advanced vocabulary that describes conditions or states of being. Students should focus on understanding its usage in various contexts, especially in literature, to grasp its connotations fully.

Cultural Note

In Chinese literature and poetry, the imagery of being enveloped or shrouded often symbolizes emotional states, such as sadness or mystery, reflecting traditional themes of nature and human experience. For instance, fog in poetry can signify uncertainty or introspection.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 笼罩 with simpler words like 包含 (bāohán) which means 'to include' instead of 'to envelop'. For example, saying '雾包含了城市' (The fog includes the city) is incorrect; it should be '雾笼罩了城市' (The fog enveloped the city).

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Component Characters

笼lóngbasket
11 strokes⺮
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罩zhàocover
HSK 713 strokes罒
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Grammar Patterns of 笼罩

笼罩 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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强烈的敌对和紧张气氛依然____着这座城市。

There's still an atmosphere of great hostility and tension in the city.

Example Sentences for 笼罩 (10)

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强烈的敌对和紧张气氛依然笼罩着这座城市。

qiáng liè de dí duì hé jǐn zhāng qì fēn yī rán lóng zhào zháo zhè zuò chéng shì。

There's still an atmosphere of great hostility and tension in the city.
2
他站在那儿，一柱金光笼罩着他。

tā zhàn zài nà ér， ， yī zhù jīn guāng lóng zhào zháo。

He stood there in a cocoon of golden light.
3
在一层烟尘的笼罩之下，公园和广场显得阴沉沉的。

zài yī céng yān chén de lóng zhào zhī xià， ， gōng yuán hé guǎng cháng xiǎn dé yīn chén chén。

The parks and squares looked grim under a mantle of soot and ash.
4
船笼罩在烟雾中。

chuán lóng zhào zài yān wù zhōng。

The ship was wreathed in smoke.
5
仪式是精心筹划的，笼罩着一层神秘的色彩。

yí shì shì jīng xīn chóu huá de， ， lóng zhào zháo yī céng shén mì de sè。

It is an elaborate ceremony, shrouded in mystery.
6
所有的山谷都笼罩着一层雾气。

suǒ yǒu de shān gǔ dū lóng zhào zháo yī céng wù qì。

Mist hovered in all the valleys.
7
大地上笼罩着一层薄雾.

dà dì shàng lóng zhào zháo yī céng báo wù.

There is a film of mist over the land.
8
那座旧建筑笼罩着一种说不出的悲凉气氛。

nà zuò jiù jiàn zhù lóng zhào zháo yī zhǒng shuō bù chū de bēi liáng qì fēn。

The old building had an intangible air of sadness about it.
9
一重秋雾夹着蒙蒙细雨笼罩着这番景象.

yī zhòng qiū wù jiā zháo mēng mēng xì yǔ lóng zhào zháo zhè fān jǐng xiàng.

An autumn mist and drizzle shrouded the scene.
10
城市被一团恶臭的烟云笼罩着。

chéng shì bèi yī tuán è chòu de yān yún lóng zhào zháo。

The city is covered by a foul-smelling cloud of smoke.

Cultural Notes for 笼罩

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese literature and poetry, the imagery of being enveloped or shrouded often symbolizes emotional states, such as sadness or mystery, reflecting traditional themes of nature and human experience. For instance, fog in poetry can signify uncertainty or introspection.

Frequently Asked Questions about 笼罩

It is more commonly found in written or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.