unknown, 17 strokes, radical 虫, rank #28498, Very Hard
luó(luo2) T2
1spiral shell, conch; spiral
2snail
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March 24, 2026
螺luó(luo2)
The character 螺 (luó) refers to a spiral shell or conch, often associated with snails and other mollusks. It can also describe anything that has a spiral shape. In culinary contexts, it often refers to dishes made with conch or snails.
Strokes17Radical虫Frequency#28498DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, 螺 refers to dishes made from conch, which is considered a delicacy in coastal regions. The preparation and consumption of conch showcase the importance of seafood in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a snail (螺) carrying its spiral shell on its back. The character looks like a shell, with the curved lines representing the spiral shape. Picture the snail slowly moving in a spiral path, reminding you of the pronunciation 'luó'.
Meanings of 螺
luó(luo2)
1spiral shell, conch; spiral
2snail
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About 螺
螺Simplified
17Strokes
虫Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 螺
Usage Notes
This character is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 螺丝 (luósī, screw) and 螺旋 (luóxuán, spiral). Be careful with the second tone, as it can change the meaning if mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
Although 螺 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be related to other HSK level words like 螺旋 (spiral) at HSK 5. Students should focus on the character's components and related terms to understand its usage better.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 螺 with similar characters like 罗 (luó) which means net or to collect. A common mistake is using 螺 when referring to fish, but the correct term for fish is 鱼 (yú).
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Pronunciation of 螺
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2The sound half累 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayinsect
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 螺?
Decomposition of 螺
IDS Structure⿰虫累
螺Full Character
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虫chong2
left
累Lei2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 螺?
How to say spiral shell, conch; spiral in Chinese
“spiral shell, conch; spiral” in Chinese is螺luó
The character 螺 (luó) refers to a spiral shell or conch, often associated with snails and other mollusks. It can also describe anything that has a spiral shape. In culinary contexts, it often refers to dishes made with conch or snails.
When to use 螺
This character is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 螺丝 (luósī, screw) and 螺旋 (luóxuán, spiral). Be careful with the second tone, as it can change the meaning if mispronounced.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 螺 with similar characters like 罗 (luó) which means net or to collect. A common mistake is using 螺 when referring to fish, but the correct term for fish is 鱼 (yú).
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螺
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Grammar Patterns of 螺
螺 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 4
Complete the Sentence
我尤其喜欢那种用____钉固定在墙上的搁板。
I particularly like the type of shelving that screws to the wall.
Example Sentences for 螺 (10)
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我尤其喜欢那种用螺钉固定在墙上的搁板。
wǒ yóu qí xǐ huān nà zhǒng yòng luó dīng gù dìng zài qiáng shàng de gē bǎn。
I particularly like the type of shelving that screws to the wall.
