笼罩

籠罩

lǒngzhào

verb HSK 7 #10,299

Meanings

1 to envelop
2 to shroud
3 to hang over

Characters

Examples

浓雾笼罩着整个城市。

Nóngwù lǒngzhào zhe zhěnggè chéngshì.

Thick fog enveloped the entire city.

恐惧笼罩着每个人的心。

Kǒngjù lǒngzhào zhe měi gè rén de xīn.

Fear hung over everyone's heart.

Tips

usage

笼罩 is often used figuratively for emotions, atmospheres, or abstract things covering an area, not just physical fog or clouds.

Stroke Order

笼 lóng

罩 zhào