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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) 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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AI Study Notes for 珞

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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Pronunciation of 珞

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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
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Phonetic (sound)各
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Case file: 珞

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half各 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 珞?

Decomposition of 珞

IDS Structure⿰王各
珞Full Character
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王Wang2
left
各ge4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 珞?

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.

Write 珞

珞

Practice writing 珞 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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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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Compound Meaning

What does 珞 mean?

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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