unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20073, Very Hard
摞
luò
a pile
unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20073, Very Hard
摞
luò
a stack
unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, rank #20073, Very Hard
luò(luo4) T4
1to pile up
2to stack
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March 24, 2026
摞luò(luo4)
The character 摞 (luò) refers to the action of piling up or stacking objects, such as books or boxes. It is commonly used in contexts where items are organized in a stacked manner, either for efficiency or space-saving purposes. The nuance of this word implies a deliberate arrangement, often leading to a visually distinct pile or stack.
Strokes14Radical扌Frequency#20073DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of stacking is significant in Chinese culture, especially in traditional practices like tea ceremonies, where tea utensils are often arranged neatly in stacks to signify order and harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big stack of books piled up high. The character 摞 looks like a person lifting a heavy stack (the top part resembles a hand), and when you say 'luò', think of 'low' as in 'low to the ground' because you need to pile them carefully without toppling them over.
Meanings of 摞
luò(luo4)
1to pile up
2to stack
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About 摞
摞Simplified
14Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 摞
Quick Contrast
叠 (dié) vs 摞 (luò): Use 叠 (dié) when referring to folding or layering items, while 摞 (luò) specifically emphasizes stacking them.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 摞 with similar verbs such as 堆 (duī), which means 'to pile' but with a different connotation, often implying a less orderly arrangement. Use 摞 in more formal or specific contexts where stacking is purposeful. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (luò).
HSK Study Tips
Although 摞 is not in the official HSK levels, it can be related to other verbs that indicate actions involving objects, like 放 (fàng, to put) and 叠 (dié, to fold). Students should focus on the context of stacking and practice using it with relevant nouns.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 摞 with the verb 叠 (dié), leading to incorrect usage such as '我把书叠起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū dié qǐlái le), which implies folding instead of stacking. The correct phrase would be '我把书摞起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū luò qǐlái le).
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1The giveawayTo pile up 累 by hand 扌; 累 also provides the pronunciation
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 摞
IDS Structure⿰扌累
摞Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
累Lei2
right
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Which of these is a component of 摞?
How to say to pile up in Chinese
“to pile up” in Chinese is摞luò
The character 摞 (luò) refers to the action of piling up or stacking objects, such as books or boxes. It is commonly used in contexts where items are organized in a stacked manner, either for efficiency or space-saving purposes. The nuance of this word implies a deliberate arrangement, often leading to a visually distinct pile or stack.
When to use 摞
Learners often confuse 摞 with similar verbs such as 堆 (duī), which means 'to pile' but with a different connotation, often implying a less orderly arrangement. Use 摞 in more formal or specific contexts where stacking is purposeful. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (luò).
摞 or something close to it
叠 (dié) vs 摞 (luò): Use 叠 (dié) when referring to folding or layering items, while 摞 (luò) specifically emphasizes stacking them.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 摞 with the verb 叠 (dié), leading to incorrect usage such as '我把书叠起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū dié qǐlái le), which implies folding instead of stacking. The correct phrase would be '我把书摞起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū luò qǐlái le).
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Grammar Patterns of 摞
摞 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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 5
Complete the Sentence
那整整一____东西动了一下后滑落下来，嘭的一声全掉到了地上。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
Example Sentences for 摞 (10)
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那整整一摞东西动了一下后滑落下来，嘭的一声全掉到了地上。
nà zhěng zhěng yī luò dōng xī dòng le yī xià hòu huá luò xià lái， ， pēng de yī shēng quán diào dào le dì。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
2
床头桌和地板上有几摞书。
chuáng tóu zhuō hé dì bǎn shàng yǒu jī luò shū。
There were stacks of books on the bedside table and floor.
