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笼 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
enclosing frame made of bamboo, wire etc; cage; basket; steamer basket
to envelop; to cover; (used in 籠子|笼子[long3 zi5]) large box; Taiwan pr. [long2]
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lantern
cage
cage-like fish trap
to steam again
headstall
air pipe
muzzle
to make a fire
cylindrical bamboo or wire frame used to constrain a pig during transport
general
to envelop
Notice where 笼 sits in each complete thought.
The lamp was suspended from the branch of a tree.
Source: Tatoeba #1448906 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe tiger laid in the middle of the cage.
Source: Tatoeba #2023497 · CC BY 2.0 FRI have a dull pain in my temples and my mind feels like its covered with a thin layer of fog.
Source: Tatoeba #3130778 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe set the bird free from the cage.
Source: Tatoeba #604483 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe bird escaped from its cage.
Source: Tatoeba #13744339 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis world is just an insane asylum.
Source: Tatoeba #68 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.