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嘍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嘍lóuused in onomatopoetic expressionsx, 14 strokes, radical 口
lóu(lou2) T2
  1. 1used in onomatopoetic expressions
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March 24, 2026

嘍lóu(lou2)

The character 嘍 (lóu) is primarily used in onomatopoetic expressions and can indicate a sound or a tone of speech. It often appears at the end of sentences to convey a sense of emphasis or to soften commands, making it colloquial and informal. Its usage is common in casual conversation among friends or family.

Strokes14Radical口
Cultural Note

In Chinese conversation, the use of sentence-final particles like 嘍 is a way to convey familiarity and intimacy, often making the speaker sound more approachable. This reflects the importance of relational dynamics in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a friendly dog barking 'lóu' in a playful tone. The character 嘍 has a mouth (口) and a sound element (囗), symbolizing the act of speaking or making noise, connecting its pronunciation to the sound it represents.

Meanings of 嘍

lóu(lou2)
1used in onomatopoetic expressions
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About 嘍

嘍Simplified
14Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

嘍 is typically used in informal contexts, so it’s important to avoid using it in formal writing or speeches. A common mistake is to confuse it with other sentence-final particles, such as 吧 (ba) or 呢 (ne), which have different nuances. Saying something like '你要去嘍?' (Nǐ yào qù lóu?) instead of '你要去吗?' (Nǐ yào qù ma?) may sound awkward.

HSK Study Tips

Though 嘍 is not an HSK-level word, it can be helpful to understand it as a part of sentence-ending particles. Students at this level should focus on learning the differences between various particles to express tone and intention accurately in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 嘍 by placing it in formal sentences, such as '您要去嘍?' (Nín yào qù lóu?), which should be '您要去吗?' (Nín yào qù ma?). Additionally, some may confuse it with 吧 (ba) or 呢 (ne), leading to incorrect tone or emphasis.

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Pronunciation of 嘍

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Etymology of 嘍

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

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嘍.

Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)婁
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Case file: 嘍

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嘍.

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half婁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嘍?

Decomposition of 嘍

IDS Structure⿰口婁
嘍Full Character
=
口kou3
left
婁lou2
right
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How to say used in onomatopoetic expressions in Chinese

“used in onomatopoetic expressions” in Chinese is嘍lóu

The character 嘍 (lóu) is primarily used in onomatopoetic expressions and can indicate a sound or a tone of speech. It often appears at the end of sentences to convey a sense of emphasis or to soften commands, making it colloquial and informal. Its usage is common in casual conversation among friends or family.

When to use 嘍

嘍 is typically used in informal contexts, so it’s important to avoid using it in formal writing or speeches. A common mistake is to confuse it with other sentence-final particles, such as 吧 (ba) or 呢 (ne), which have different nuances. Saying something like '你要去嘍?' (Nǐ yào qù lóu?) instead of '你要去吗?' (Nǐ yào qù ma?) may sound awkward.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 嘍 by placing it in formal sentences, such as '您要去嘍?' (Nín yào qù lóu?), which should be '您要去吗?' (Nín yào qù ma?). Additionally, some may confuse it with 吧 (ba) or 呢 (ne), leading to incorrect tone or emphasis.

Write 嘍

嘍

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Word Family of 嘍

Words Containing This Character2
喽lóu(final particle equivalent to 了[le])嘍
喽罗bandit嘍羅
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘍

Use 嘍 when you want to add a friendly or casual tone to your speech, especially among peers.

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