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漯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a river in northern Shandongns, 14 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
name of a riverunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
luòa river in northern Shandongns, 14 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
luòname of a riverunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
luò(luo4)
primary
T4
  1. 1a river in northern Shandong
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
luò(luo4)

The character 漯 (luò) refers to a specific river located in northern Shandong province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in place names or discussions about local geography.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The river 漯 in Shandong province is part of the local landscape and heritage, reflecting the region's agricultural practices and historical significance. Rivers in China often hold cultural importance, symbolizing prosperity and continuity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (流, liú) flowing under a bridge (桥, qiáo) in Shandong, where the sound 'luò' echoes as the water flows. The character 漯 combines the water radical (氵) with a phonetic component that sounds like 'luo', linking the imagery of a flowing river.

Meanings of 漯

luò(luo4)
primary
1a river in northern Shandong
2name of a river
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About 漯

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 漯

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river (流, liú) flowing under a bridge (桥, qiáo) in Shandong, where the sound 'luò' echoes as the water flows. The character 漯 combines the water radical (氵) with a phonetic component that sounds like 'luo', linking the imagery of a flowing river.

Usage Notes

While 漯 is specific to geographical references, it can be confused with other river names or terms involving water. Use it primarily in formal or written contexts, such as maps or studies of geography. Be careful with tonal pronunciation; 'luò' has a falling tone, which is essential for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 漯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding its components can help learners see patterns in Chinese characters related to water and geography. Focus on the water radical to connect with other similar words like 河 (hé, river).

Cultural Note

The river 漯 in Shandong province is part of the local landscape and heritage, reflecting the region's agricultural practices and historical significance. Rivers in China often hold cultural importance, symbolizing prosperity and continuity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 漯 with other similar-sounding characters. For instance, using it interchangeably with 河 (hé, river) is incorrect; remember that 漯 refers to a specific river name, while 河 is a general term for rivers.

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Etymology of 漯

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

water

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 漯

IDS Structure⿰氵累
Full Character
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shui3
left
Lei2
right
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Grammar Patterns of 漯

漯 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 2 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.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

供气: “西气东输”的天然气____河已经开通.

Gas supply: The gas west - east transfer project has been in operation.

Example Sentences for 漯 (1)

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供气: “西气东输”的天然气漯河已经开通.

gōng qì:“ : “ xī qì dōng” shū ” de tiān rán qì luò hé yǐ jīng.

Gas supply: The gas west - east transfer project has been in operation.

Cultural Notes for 漯

🏮Cultural insight

The river 漯 in Shandong province is part of the local landscape and heritage, reflecting the region's agricultural practices and historical significance. Rivers in China often hold cultural importance, symbolizing prosperity and continuity.

Word Family of 漯

Words Containing This Character3
漯河Luohe prefecture-level city in Henan
漯河市Luohe prefecture-level city in Henan
luòname of a river
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Compound Meaning

What does 漯河 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 漯

It refers to a specific river in northern Shandong province.