Wolf in Chinese
The Chinese word for wolf is 狼 (láng). The single character for wolf.
láng
Wolf
What 狼 means.
狼 combines the animal radical (犭) with 良 for its sound. Modern Chinese admires the 狼性 (wolf spirit) of teamwork and drive, though in older sayings the wolf is a symbol of greed.
- 狼
- wolf
Simplified and traditional
狼
狼
狼 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
About wolf in Chinese
How do you write wolf in Chinese?
Wolf is 狼 in Chinese, pronounced láng. Wolf
How do you pronounce 狼?
Say láng (second tone, rising). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 狼 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 狼 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
Is 狼 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.