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March 24, 2026
籮luó(luo2)
籮 (luó) refers to a bamboo basket, typically used for carrying or storing items. This character is commonly encountered in contexts related to traditional crafts, agriculture, and food storage in Chinese culture, emphasizing practicality and resourcefulness.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of resilience and flexibility, and baskets made from bamboo are often seen in markets and rural households. These baskets are not only functional but also represent a connection to nature and traditional craftsmanship.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, woven bamboo basket (籮) filled with fresh vegetables. The character resembles a lid on top of a container, suggesting something that holds or covers. The pronunciation 'luó' can be linked to the image of a 'large load' of goods being carried in this basket.
Meanings of 籮
luó(luo2)
1bamboo basket
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籮Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large, woven bamboo basket (籮) filled with fresh vegetables. The character resembles a lid on top of a container, suggesting something that holds or covers. The pronunciation 'luó' can be linked to the image of a 'large load' of goods being carried in this basket.
Usage Notes
This character is more commonly used in rural and traditional contexts rather than in modern urban settings. Be aware that it may not be widely recognized in formal language, so it's best used in conversational or descriptive contexts about food or crafts.
HSK Study Tips
While 籮 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to HSK 1 words related to food and containers. Students should focus on using 籮 in sentences about agriculture or traditional objects to build context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of resilience and flexibility, and baskets made from bamboo are often seen in markets and rural households. These baskets are not only functional but also represent a connection to nature and traditional craftsmanship.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 籮 with similar characters like 筐 (kuāng), which means 'basket' but can refer to a wider range of materials. Remember that 籮 specifically indicates a bamboo basket.
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Cultural Notes for 籮
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In Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of resilience and flexibility, and baskets made from bamboo are often seen in markets and rural households. These baskets are not only functional but also represent a connection to nature and traditional craftsmanship.
Word Family of 籮
Words Containing This Character3
箩luóbasket籮
箩筐large wicker basket籮筐
淘箩basket (for washing rice)淘籮
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Frequently Asked Questions about 籮
Yes, although it may be more prevalent in rural contexts or when discussing traditional crafts.
籮 specifically refers to a bamboo basket, while other characters may refer to containers made of different materials.
It's generally more suitable for conversational contexts rather than formal writing.
