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崂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
崂láoLaoshan, a mountain in Shandongns, 10 strokes, radical 山, rank #81076, Very Hard
崂láoname of a mountain in Shandongunknown, 10 strokes, radical 山, rank #81076, Very Hard
láo(lao2) T2
  1. 1Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong
  2. 2name of a mountain in Shandong
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March 24, 2026

崂(嶗)láo(lao2)

崂 (láo) refers specifically to Laoshan, a prominent mountain located in Shandong province, China. It is known for its stunning natural beauty and cultural significance, often associated with Taoist philosophy and ancient temples. The character is used primarily in geographical contexts and is recognized in discussions about Chinese landscapes and tourism.

Strokes10Radical山Frequency#81076DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Laoshan is deeply intertwined with Chinese culture, particularly Taoism, as it is home to several ancient Taoist temples and practices. It is also a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking natural beauty and spiritual experiences.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain (崂) reaching up to the sky, its peak lost in the clouds, symbolizing both height and spirituality. The character 崂 can be broken down into '山' (shān), meaning mountain, and the radical '亻' (rén) hints at the people who admire or trek the mountain. Picture hikers ascending the mountain to seek enlightenment.

Meanings of 崂

láo(lao2)
1Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong
2name of a mountain in Shandong
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About 崂

崂Simplified
嶗Traditional
10Strokes
山Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 崂

Usage Notes

崂 is typically used in formal contexts, such as travel writing or discussions about geography. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing 'láo' as 'lǎo' can lead to confusion with the word for 'old.' Common collocations include '崂山' (Laoshan) and '崂山风景区' (Laoshan Scenic Area).

HSK Study Tips

Although 崂 is not currently listed in the HSK vocabulary, learners should connect it to other geographical terms and mountain-related vocabulary at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should also focus on the pronunciation to ensure clarity in conversations about locations.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 崂 with the character 老 (lǎo), which means 'old.' An example mistake is saying '老山' (lǎo shān) instead of '崂山' (láo shān) when referring to Laoshan. Always remember to use the correct character to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 崂

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)劳
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Case file: 崂

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half劳 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 崂?

Decomposition of 崂

IDS Structure⿰山劳
崂Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
劳lao2
right
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How to say Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong in Chinese

“Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong” in Chinese is崂láo

崂 (láo) refers specifically to Laoshan, a prominent mountain located in Shandong province, China. It is known for its stunning natural beauty and cultural significance, often associated with Taoist philosophy and ancient temples. The character is used primarily in geographical contexts and is recognized in discussions about Chinese landscapes and tourism.

When to use 崂

崂 is typically used in formal contexts, such as travel writing or discussions about geography. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing 'láo' as 'lǎo' can lead to confusion with the word for 'old.' Common collocations include '崂山' (Laoshan) and '崂山风景区' (Laoshan Scenic Area).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 崂 with the character 老 (lǎo), which means 'old.' An example mistake is saying '老山' (lǎo shān) instead of '崂山' (láo shān) when referring to Laoshan. Always remember to use the correct character to avoid confusion.

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崂

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Word Family of 崂

Words Containing This Character3
崂山Laoshan district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong嶗山
崂láoname of a mountain in Shandong嶗
崂山区Laoshan district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong嶗山區
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Compound Meaning

What does 崂山 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 崂

The correct pronunciation is 'láo' with a rising tone.

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