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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
脶luófingerprintx, 11 strokes, radical ⺼
luó(luo2)luo T2
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March 24, 2026

脶(腡)luó(luo2)

The character 脶 (luó) refers specifically to a fingerprint, which is the unique pattern formed by the ridges on the human fingertip. It is commonly used in legal and security contexts, such as in forensic science or identity verification.

Strokes11Radical⺼
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, fingerprints play a significant role in legal matters, much like in Western contexts. The meticulous nature of fingerprint analysis reflects the importance placed on individual identity and security.

Memory tip

Imagine your fingers leaving a unique 'l' shaped mark everywhere you touch. The 'l' in 'luó' can remind you of 'leaving a mark'—like your fingerprint.

Meanings of 脶

luó(luo2)
1fingerprint
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About 脶

脶Simplified
腡Traditional
11Strokes
⺼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and used in specific contexts related to security and identification. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters that relate to hands or fingers, such as 手 (shǒu), which means 'hand.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 脶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of related terms in law enforcement or security fields. Focus on remembering the connection between fingerprints and identity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 脶 with other characters related to fingers, such as 手 (shǒu) or 指 (zhǐ). Remember that 脶 specifically denotes a fingerprint, while the others denote hand or finger in general.

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Etymology of 脶

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

flesh

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)呙
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Origin

脶 = ⺼ + 呙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 脶

IDS Structure⿰⺼呙
脶Full character
=
⺼rou4
left
呙Guo1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 脶?

How to say fingerprint in Chinese

“fingerprint” in Chinese is脶luó

The character 脶 (luó) refers specifically to a fingerprint, which is the unique pattern formed by the ridges on the human fingertip. It is commonly used in legal and security contexts, such as in forensic science or identity verification.

When to use 脶

This character is relatively formal and used in specific contexts related to security and identification. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters that relate to hands or fingers, such as 手 (shǒu), which means 'hand.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 脶 with other characters related to fingers, such as 手 (shǒu) or 指 (zhǐ). Remember that 脶 specifically denotes a fingerprint, while the others denote hand or finger in general.

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Word Family of 脶

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脶luófingerprint腡

Frequently asked questions about 脶

No, 脶 is more commonly found in formal contexts, such as legal documents or security discussions.

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