Meanings of 涝
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AI Study Notes for 涝
涝 (lào) vs 洪 (hóng): use 涝 for localized flooding often related to rainfall, while 洪 refers to larger-scale floods or deluges.
Imagine a large, overflowing lake that 'làos' (sounds like 'loud') with rushing torrents of water. The character 涝 looks like water (氵) combined with a mouth (口), suggesting that water is spilling out and causing chaos, just like a loud flood would.
This character is more commonly used in written Chinese, particularly in formal contexts related to weather or natural disasters. Learners should avoid confusing 涝 with similar-sounding characters like 牢 (láo), which means 'to lock or secure,' as the meanings are very different.
Although 涝 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be connected to water-related vocabulary such as 水 (shuǐ) and 洪水 (hóngshuǐ, 'flood'). Students should focus on context where this character appears, especially in news articles about weather.
In rural China, heavy rainfall can lead to flooding, which significantly impacts agriculture and livelihoods. The character 涝 is often used in discussions about crop damage and water management in farming communities.
Learners often confuse 涝 with more common words for water-related situations, such as 淹 (yān) or 洪水 (hóngshuǐ). It's important to remember that 涝 specifically refers to flooding, while 淹 can mean to submerge without the same connotation of damage.
Pronunciation of 涝
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Etymology of 涝
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 劳 represents the sound. Simplified form of 澇.
water
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Grammar Patterns of 涝
涝 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 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.
Complete the Sentence
切忌土壤过____，尤其在最初几周。
The soil must not be overwatered, especially during the first few weeks.
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Cultural Notes for 涝
In rural China, heavy rainfall can lead to flooding, which significantly impacts agriculture and livelihoods. The character 涝 is often used in discussions about crop damage and water management in farming communities.
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Compound Meaning
What does 洪涝 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 涝
No, 涝 is more commonly found in written texts, especially in news reports about weather conditions.