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The character "拢" developed from its traditional form "攏", a phonosemantic compound constructed from the hand radical "扌" to signify manual action and the component "龍" primarily acting as a phonetic indicator for the pronunciation "lǒng". This structure underwent a modification where the complex "龍" was replaced by the simplified "龙", yielding the modern form "拢" while maintaining its phonetic association. Etymologically, the hand radical aligns with meanings involving gathering or holding, and the character has historically been used to express actions such as collecting items, drawing near, or arranging hair, with these semantic applications continuing in present-day usage.
Example Sentences Hide
她把头发拢在一起。
我们靠拢一点吧。
他拢共来了三次。
孩子们拢在老师身边。
请把散落的文件拢起来。
他用双手拢住燃烧的火焰。
为了安全，大家向中间拢了拢。
经理试图把分散的团队拢到一起。