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嶗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嶗láoLaoshan, a mountain in Shandongx, 15 strokes, radical 山
láo(lao2) T2
  1. 1Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong
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March 24, 2026

嶗láo(lao2)

The character 嶗 (láo) refers specifically to Laoshan, a well-known mountain located in Shandong Province, China. It is often associated with natural beauty and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, symbolizing tranquility and spiritual significance.

Strokes15Radical山
Cultural Note

Laoshan is deeply embedded in Taoist culture and is renowned for its temples and natural beauty. It has been a site for pilgrimage and meditation for centuries, reflecting the harmony between nature and spirituality in Chinese traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a towering mountain (the radical 山) standing tall and proud, representing the majesty of Laoshan. The pronunciation 'láo' can be remembered by picturing a 'loud' echo bouncing off the mountain's peak, emphasizing its grandeur.

Meanings of 嶗

láo(lao2)
1Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong
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About 嶗

嶗Simplified
15Strokes
山Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嶗

Usage Notes

While 嶗 is primarily used to denote the mountain itself, it can sometimes appear in discussions about nature or travel in Shandong. Learners should be cautious with the tone, as confusing 'láo' with similar-sounding words can lead to misunderstandings. It's generally used in formal contexts when referring to the mountain.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嶗 is not part of the official HSK levels, understanding this character enriches your vocabulary related to geography and cultural landmarks. Students should focus on recognizing it alongside other place names and be aware of its significance in discussions about Chinese landscapes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 嶗 with similar characters. For example, mixing it up with '老' (lǎo) which means 'old' can lead to incorrect sentences. Always remember that 嶗 specifically refers to the mountain, not an age-related term.

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Etymology of 嶗

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)勞
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Case file: 嶗

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half勞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嶗?

Decomposition of 嶗

IDS Structure⿰山勞
嶗Full Character
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山Shan1
left
勞lao2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 嶗?

How to say Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong in Chinese

“Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong” in Chinese is嶗láo

The character 嶗 (láo) refers specifically to Laoshan, a well-known mountain located in Shandong Province, China. It is often associated with natural beauty and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, symbolizing tranquility and spiritual significance.

When to use 嶗

While 嶗 is primarily used to denote the mountain itself, it can sometimes appear in discussions about nature or travel in Shandong. Learners should be cautious with the tone, as confusing 'láo' with similar-sounding words can lead to misunderstandings. It's generally used in formal contexts when referring to the mountain.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 嶗 with similar characters. For example, mixing it up with '老' (lǎo) which means 'old' can lead to incorrect sentences. Always remember that 嶗 specifically refers to the mountain, not an age-related term.

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嶗

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Word Family of 嶗

Words Containing This Character3
崂山Laoshan district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong嶗山
崂láoname of a mountain in Shandong嶗
崂山区Laoshan district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong嶗山區
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Compound Meaning

What does 崂山 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 嶗

It means Laoshan, a mountain in Shandong province, which is famous for its scenic beauty.

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