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March 24, 2026
啰(囉)luō(luo1)
The character 啰 (luō) is often used to indicate a final exclamatory particle, conveying a sense of emphasis or emotion. It is commonly associated with the word 啰嗦 (luō suo), which means 'long-winded' or 'verbose.' In everyday conversation, it can signal an informal tone, often used to express frustration with someone being overly talkative.
Strokes11Radical罒Frequency#3461DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being succinct in communication is often valued; thus, someone who is described as 啰嗦 may be viewed as annoying or inconsiderate. This character reflects cultural preferences for directness over verbosity in conversations.
Memory Tip
Think of 啰 (luō) as a 'loquacious' character, where the 'L' in loquacious connects to the 'L' in luō. Imagine a person talking a lot, wrapping their words around like a long, winding road (the character's form suggests winding). This vivid image will help you remember both its sound and meaning.
Meanings of 啰
luō(luo1)
primary
1(final exclamatory particle)
2long-winded, verbose
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About 啰
啰Simplified
囉Traditional
11Strokes
罒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#3461Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 啰
Usage Notes
When using 啰, be mindful of the context; it is informal and might be perceived as rude if used in formal settings. Common collocations include 啰嗦 (long-winded) and 啰里啰唆 (talking in circles). Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change its meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
While 啰 is not an HSK level word, it can be linked to HSK 2 vocabulary such as 说 (shuō, to speak) and 多 (duō, many), as it relates to communication. Focus on practicing the pronunciation and understanding its use in colloquial speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 啰 with 了 (le), thinking it carries the same function. For instance, saying '我啰了' instead of '我了' is incorrect; 啰 should only be used in informal contexts.
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Pronunciation of 啰
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 罗 represents the sound. Simplified form of 囉.
1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
2The sound half罗 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymouth
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 啰?
Decomposition of 啰
IDS Structure⿰口罗
啰Full Character
=
口kou3
left
罗luo1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 啰?
How to say (final exclamatory particle) in Chinese
“(final exclamatory particle)” in Chinese is啰luō
The character 啰 (luō) is often used to indicate a final exclamatory particle, conveying a sense of emphasis or emotion. It is commonly associated with the word 啰嗦 (luō suo), which means 'long-winded' or 'verbose.' In everyday conversation, it can signal an informal tone, often used to express frustration with someone being overly talkative.
When to use 啰
When using 啰, be mindful of the context; it is informal and might be perceived as rude if used in formal settings. Common collocations include 啰嗦 (long-winded) and 啰里啰唆 (talking in circles). Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change its meaning significantly.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 啰 with 了 (le), thinking it carries the same function. For instance, saying '我啰了' instead of '我了' is incorrect; 啰 should only be used in informal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 啰
啰 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
因为这点已经是众所周知了，我就不再____唆了。
I won't belabour the point, for this is a familiar story.
