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March 24, 2026
萝(蘿)luó(luo2)
萝 (luó) refers to various root vegetables, specifically carrots, radishes, and turnips. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, especially in dishes that feature these vegetables as ingredients. The character can also imply freshness or earthiness, often associated with healthy eating.
Strokes11Radical艹Frequency#3234DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, root vegetables like 萝 are staples in many dishes, especially during winter when they are available and hearty. They are often used in soups and stir-fries, reflecting the importance of seasonal eating in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rabbit (萝) holding a radish, hopping through a lush garden. The rabbit's name is 'Luó,' and he loves to munch on fresh vegetables, making it easy to remember both the character and its pronunciation.
Meanings of 萝
luó(luo2)
1carrot, radish, turnip
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About 萝
萝Simplified
蘿Traditional
11Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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萝 (luó) vs 胡萝卜 (húluóbo, carrot) — use 萝 for general root vegetables, while 胡萝卜 specifically refers to carrots.
Usage Notes
When using 萝, be mindful of its context as it specifically refers to certain types of root vegetables, rather than all vegetables. Common collocations include '萝卜' (luóbo, radish) and '胡萝卜' (húluóbo, carrot). Avoid mixing it up with other vegetable characters to maintain clarity.
HSK Study Tips
Although 萝 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to related words at HSK 2 and 3, such as '菜' (cài, vegetable) and '吃' (chī, eat). Students should focus on expanding their vocabulary related to food and cooking for better contextual understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 萝 with similar vegetable characters like 蔬 (shū, vegetable). For example, saying '我喜欢吃蔬卜' instead of '我喜欢吃萝卜' is incorrect; the correct term is '萝卜' (luóbo) for radish.
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萝 = 艹 + 罗. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 萝
IDS Structure⿱艹罗
萝Full Character
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艹cao3
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罗luo1
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How to say carrot, radish, turnip in Chinese
“carrot, radish, turnip” in Chinese is萝luó
萝 (luó) refers to various root vegetables, specifically carrots, radishes, and turnips. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, especially in dishes that feature these vegetables as ingredients. The character can also imply freshness or earthiness, often associated with healthy eating.
When to use 萝
When using 萝, be mindful of its context as it specifically refers to certain types of root vegetables, rather than all vegetables. Common collocations include '萝卜' (luóbo, radish) and '胡萝卜' (húluóbo, carrot). Avoid mixing it up with other vegetable characters to maintain clarity.
萝 or something close to it
萝 (luó) vs 胡萝卜 (húluóbo, carrot) — use 萝 for general root vegetables, while 胡萝卜 specifically refers to carrots.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 萝 with similar vegetable characters like 蔬 (shū, vegetable). For example, saying '我喜欢吃蔬卜' instead of '我喜欢吃萝卜' is incorrect; the correct term is '萝卜' (luóbo) for radish.
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Grammar Patterns of 萝
萝 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Word Family of 萝
Words Containing This Character14
萝luóradish蘿
萝卜luóboCL:條|条[tiáo]蘿蔔
胡萝卜carrot胡蘿蔔
菠萝pineapple菠蘿
胡萝卜素carotene胡蘿蔔素
红萝卜carrot紅蘿蔔
萝岗区Luogang district of Guangzhou city 廣州市|广州市[Guǎngzhōushì], Guangdong蘿崗區
菠萝蜜jackfruit菠蘿蜜
萝北县Luobei county in Hegang 鶴崗|鹤岗[Hègǎng], Heilongjiang蘿北縣
小萝卜头(coll.) little kid小蘿蔔頭
一个萝卜一个坑lit. every turnip to its hole (idiom)一個蘿蔔一個坑
萝北Luobei county in Hegang 鶴崗|鹤岗[Hègǎng], Heilongjiang蘿北
莳萝dill (herb, Anethum graveolens)蒔蘿
木菠萝jackfruit木菠蘿
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What does 萝卜 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 萝
萝 specifically refers to root vegetables like radishes and carrots, while other characters may refer to broader categories or different types of vegetables.
You can say '我喜欢吃萝卜' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī luóbo), which means 'I like to eat radishes.'
While 萝 itself is not commonly found in idioms, it is often used in culinary phrases and discussions about food.
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