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啰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
啰luō(final exclamatory particle)zg, 11 strokes, radical 罒, rank #3461, Hard
啰luōlong-winded, verbosezg, 11 strokes, radical 罒, rank #3461, Hard
啰luo(final exclamatory particle)zg, 11 strokes, radical 罒, rank #3461, Hard
啰luolong-winded, verbosezg, 11 strokes, radical 罒, rank #3461, Hard
luō(luo1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1(final exclamatory particle)
  2. 2long-winded, verbose
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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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 啰

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

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 罗 represents the sound. Simplified form of 囉.

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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)罗
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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?

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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.

Example Sentences for 啰 (4)

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因为这点已经是众所周知了，我就不再啰唆了。

yīn wéi zhè diǎn yǐ jīng shì zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī le， ， wǒ jiù bù zài luō suō。

I won't belabour the point, for this is a familiar story.
2
特拉斯科特说话啰唆，让人很难分清哪是纯粹的事实哪是添油加醋的修饰之辞。

tè lā sī kē tè shuō huà luō suō， ， ràng rén hěn nán fēn qīng nǎ shì chún cuì de shì shí nǎ shì tiān yóu jiā cù de xiū shì zhī。

Truscott's verbosity made it hard to separate plain fact from decorative embellishment.
3
他说话啰唆,叫我们烦厌.

tā shuō huà luō suō, , jiào wǒ mén fán.

We became bored with his verbosity.
4
因此,只要春天一到, 也就象徵复活节的脚步离我们也不远啰!

yīn cǐ, , zhī yào chūn tiān yī, dào , yě jiù xiàng zhǐ fù huó jié de jiǎo bù lí wǒ mén yě bù!

As long as there is spring, there will always be Easter!

Cultural Notes for 啰

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 啰

Words Containing This Character4
啰luōwordy囉
啰嗦wordy囉嗦
啰唆luōsuowordy囉唆
啰里啰嗦long-winded囉里囉嗦
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Compound Meaning

What does 啰 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 啰

啰嗦 (luō suo) means 'long-winded' or 'verbose,' describing someone who talks too much.

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