old name of several rivers (in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Anhui)
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵, rank #1737, Hard
luò(Luo4) T4
1a river in the Shanxi province; a city
2old name of several rivers (in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Anhui)
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March 24, 2026
洛luò(Luo4)
The character 洛 (luò) primarily refers to a river in Shanxi province and is also used as a surname. It can denote various rivers historically known by this name in regions such as Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Anhui. In contemporary usage, it is often associated with place names and geographical contexts.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#1737DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The city 洛阳 (Luòyáng) is historically significant as one of the ancient capitals of China and is associated with many historical events and figures, highlighting its importance in Chinese culture and history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flowing river (representing 洛) that curves gracefully through the landscape. The character itself resembles a winding river as it flows downwards, and you can think of 'luò' sounding like 'low' to remind you that rivers are often in low-lying areas.
Meanings of 洛
luò(Luo4)
1a river in the Shanxi province; a city
2old name of several rivers (in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Anhui)
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洛Simplified
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氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 洛
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flowing river (representing 洛) that curves gracefully through the landscape. The character itself resembles a winding river as it flows downwards, and you can think of 'luò' sounding like 'low' to remind you that rivers are often in low-lying areas.
Usage Notes
洛 is often used in formal contexts, especially in geographical names. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; be careful with tone, as 洛 (luò, falling tone) is different from other characters like 罗 (luó). Pair it correctly with relevant context, such as 洛阳 (Luòyáng), a historical city.
HSK Study Tips
While 洛 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it's beneficial for learners at higher levels to understand geographical terms. Focus on learning it alongside other place names to enhance your contextual understanding of Chinese geography.
Cultural Note
The city 洛阳 (Luòyáng) is historically significant as one of the ancient capitals of China and is associated with many historical events and figures, highlighting its importance in Chinese culture and history.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 洛 (luò) with 罗 (luó), leading to pronunciation errors. For instance, saying '罗阳' instead of '洛阳' is incorrect; remember to use the falling tone for 洛.
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Grammar Patterns of 洛
洛 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____杉矶穷人的境况仍未得到改善。
Conditions for the poor in Los Angeles have not improved.
Example Sentences for 洛 (10)
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洛杉矶穷人的境况仍未得到改善。
luò shān jī qióng rén de jìng kuàng réng wèi dé dào gǎi shàn。
Conditions for the poor in Los Angeles have not improved.
The price includes two economy class airfares from Brisbane to Los Angeles.
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球一下子漏了，使得霍洛韦跑垒成功。
qiú yī xià zǐ lòu le， ， shǐ dé huò luò wéi pǎo lěi chéng。
The ball was bobbled momentarily, allowing Holloway to race home.
8
发生在洛杉矶的事件再次引发了全国范围的反思。
fā shēng zài luò shān jī de shì jiàn zài cì yǐn fā le quán guó fàn wéi de fǎn sī。
The events in Los Angeles have sparked a new national self-examination.
9
在这个地区的制高点能够看到洛杉矶的全景。
zài zhè gè dì qū de zhì gāo diǎn néng gòu kàn dào luò shān jī de quán jǐng。
The terrain's high points provide a panoramic view of Los Angeles.
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洛维特是个威严的高个男人，蓄着灰白的八字胡。
luò wéi tè shì gè wēi yán de gāo gè nán rén， ， xù zháo huī bái de bā zì。
Lovett was a tall, commanding man with a waxed gray mustache.
Cultural Notes for 洛
🏮Cultural insight
The city 洛阳 (Luòyáng) is historically significant as one of the ancient capitals of China and is associated with many historical events and figures, highlighting its importance in Chinese culture and history.
Word Family of 洛
Words Containing This Character19
洛luòsurname Luo
洛杉矶Los Angeles, California洛杉磯
洛阳Luoyang prefecture-level city in Henan, an old capital from pre-Han times洛陽
海洛因heroin (loanword)
摩洛哥Morocco
卡洛斯Carlos (name)
夏洛特Charlotte (name)
捷克斯洛伐克Republic of Czechoslovakia (1918-1992)
斯洛伐克Slovakia (officially, since 1993, the Slovak Republic)
弗洛伊德Floyd (name)
斯洛文尼亚Slovenia斯洛文尼亞
特洛伊ancient city of Troy
洛佩兹Lopez (name)洛佩茲
洛阳市Luoyang prefecture-level city in Henan, an old capital from pre-Han times洛陽市
夏洛克Sherlock (name)
洛桑Lausanne (city in Switzerland)
洛克菲勒Rockefeller
蒙特卡洛Monte-Carlo (Monaco)
苏西洛Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (1949-), retired Indonesian general, president of the Republic of Indonesia 2004-2014蘇西洛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 洛
洛 refers specifically to certain rivers in China, mainly in Shanxi, and can denote various historical rivers.
Yes, 洛 is used as a surname in China, though it is less common than other surnames.
You can use 洛 when referring to places, e.g., 洛阳是一个美丽的城市 (Luòyáng shì yīgè měilì de chéngshì - Luoyang is a beautiful city).
