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儸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
luósmart; cleverzg, 21 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
luó(luo2) T2
  1. 1smart; clever
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March 24, 2026
luó(luo2)

The character 儸 (luó) conveys the meaning of being smart or clever. It is often used to describe individuals who possess sharp intelligence or astuteness in various contexts, such as problem-solving or quick thinking.

Strokes21RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, intelligence and cleverness are highly valued traits, often associated with success in education and career. The character 儸 embodies this cultural appreciation for sharpness and mental acuity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise owl sitting on a branch, looking down with a clever glint in its eyes. The character 儸 has a similar shape to the owl's profile, suggesting sharpness and intelligence, which will help you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 儸

luó(luo2)
1smart; clever
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About 儸

Simplified
21Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 儸

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a wise owl sitting on a branch, looking down with a clever glint in its eyes. The character 儸 has a similar shape to the owl's profile, suggesting sharpness and intelligence, which will help you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 儸, as it can sometimes be perceived as informal. It is often used in casual conversations rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include phrases that praise someone's cleverness or intelligence.

HSK Study Tips

While 儸 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding its meaning can enhance your comprehension of related words like 聪明 (cōngming, clever) and 智慧 (zhìhuì, wisdom). Focus on the contexts in which you might encounter this character in everyday conversations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, intelligence and cleverness are highly valued traits, often associated with success in education and career. The character 儸 embodies this cultural appreciation for sharpness and mental acuity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 儸 with similar-sounding characters, such as 罗 (luó), which means to collect or gather. Ensure you remember that 儸 specifically refers to being smart or clever.

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Pronunciation of 儸

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Etymology of 儸

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 儸?

Decomposition of 儸

IDS Structure⿰亻羅
Full Character
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ren2
left
luo1
right
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Cultural Notes for 儸

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, intelligence and cleverness are highly valued traits, often associated with success in education and career. The character 儸 embodies this cultural appreciation for sharpness and mental acuity.

Frequently Asked Questions about 儸

Yes, 儸 can be used in casual conversations to compliment someone on their cleverness.