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珞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
珞luòa kind of necklacenz, 10 strokes, radical 王, rank #68993, Very Hard
珞luòneck-ornamentunknown, 10 strokes, radical 王, rank #68993, Very Hard
luò(luo4)luo T4
  1. 1a kind of necklace
  2. 2neck-ornament
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March 24, 2026

珞luò(luo4)

The character 珞 (luò) refers to a type of necklace or neck ornament, often made with beads or precious stones. It conveys a sense of elegance and adornment, typically used in contexts discussing jewelry, fashion, or cultural attire.

Strokes10Radical王Frequency#68993DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, jewelry such as 珞 is not only a fashion statement but also represents social status and is often used in ceremonial contexts, such as weddings and festivals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sparkling necklace draped around your neck, glistening like a luminous gem. The character 珞 has the radical ‘王’ (king), symbolizing preciousness, combined with ‘石’ (stone), reminding you that this ornament is often made of beautiful stones.

Meanings of 珞

luò(luo4)
1a kind of necklace
2neck-ornament
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About 珞

珞Simplified
10Strokes
王Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

It's often used in formal contexts when discussing jewelry. A common mistake is confusing 珞 with other similar terms for jewelry, as its specific meaning refers primarily to necklaces. Be mindful of the tone, as pronouncing it incorrectly could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 珞 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be useful for learners at HSK level 3 and above who are expanding their vocabulary related to fashion and accessories. Focus on learning related vocabulary like 项链 (xiàngliàn - necklace) to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 珞 with similar words like 饰品 (shìpǐn - accessories) or 项链 (xiàngliàn - necklace), leading to vague references. To clarify, remember that 珞 specifically refers to neck ornaments.

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Etymology of 珞

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

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
+
Phonetic (sound)各
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Origin

珞 = 王 + 各. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 珞

IDS Structure⿰王各
珞Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
各ge4
right
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Parts

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How to say a kind of necklace in Chinese

“a kind of necklace” in Chinese is珞luò

The character 珞 (luò) refers to a type of necklace or neck ornament, often made with beads or precious stones. It conveys a sense of elegance and adornment, typically used in contexts discussing jewelry, fashion, or cultural attire.

When to use 珞

It's often used in formal contexts when discussing jewelry. A common mistake is confusing 珞 with other similar terms for jewelry, as its specific meaning refers primarily to necklaces. Be mindful of the tone, as pronouncing it incorrectly could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 珞 with similar words like 饰品 (shìpǐn - accessories) or 项链 (xiàngliàn - necklace), leading to vague references. To clarify, remember that 珞 specifically refers to neck ornaments.

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Word Family of 珞

Words Containing This Character4
珞luòneck-ornament
赛璐珞celluloid (loanword)賽璐珞
璎珞jade or pearl necklace瓔珞
珞巴族Lhoba ethnic group of southeast Tibet
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Words with 珞

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Frequently Asked Questions about 珞

Related words include 项链 (xiàngliàn - necklace) and 珠宝 (zhūbǎo - jewelry), which can help broaden your understanding of jewelry terminology.

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