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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
羅luōgauze, net; to collect, to displayzg, 19 strokes, radical 罒, rank #45109, Very Hard
luō(luo1)luo T1
  1. 1gauze, net; to collect, to display
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March 24, 2026

羅luō(luo1)

The character 羅 (luō) primarily means 'gauze' or 'net', often referring to a type of fabric or mesh used in various contexts such as clothing or fishing. Additionally, it can mean 'to collect' or 'to display', conveying the act of gathering items or presenting them in an organized manner.

Strokes19Radical罒Frequency#45109DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese textile culture, gauze and nets have been significant for fishing and fashion, symbolizing the connection between nature and daily life. The use of gauze in clothing reflects historical preferences for lightweight, breathable fabrics.

Memory tip

Imagine a fisherman named Luo who uses a fine net made of gauze to catch fish. The net is so delicate that it looks like a beautiful fabric, reminding you of the character 羅, which combines the concept of collecting and displaying the catch.

Meanings of 羅

luō(luo1)
1gauze, net; to collect, to display
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羅Simplified
19Strokes
罒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 羅 with similar-sounding characters like 洛 (luò) or 罗 (luó) in different contexts. It is generally informal and used in everyday conversation, but can also appear in literary contexts. Common collocations include 羅列 (luō liè, to list) and 羅網 (luō wǎng, net).

HSK Study Tips

Although 羅 is not included in the HSK levels, it is useful to learn alongside related words like 網 (wǎng, net) and 收集 (shōu jí, to collect). Focus on pronunciation and recognition of the character's components to aid memorization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 羅 with the similar character 罗 (also pronounced luó) which has slightly different meanings. For example, saying '羅了' when you mean '罗了' can lead to misunderstandings, as 罗 often refers to an action of arranging or organizing rather than collecting.

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Etymology of 羅

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 羅. Depicts a net (网) for catching birds (隹). The 糹 (silk; thread) component was added later. The traditional component 糹 was removed for simplification.

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A silk 糹 net 罒 for catching birds 隹

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Decomposition of 羅

IDS Structure⿱罒維
羅Full character
=
罒wang3
top
維wei2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say gauze, net; to collect, to display in Chinese

“gauze, net; to collect, to display” in Chinese is羅luō

The character 羅 (luō) primarily means 'gauze' or 'net', often referring to a type of fabric or mesh used in various contexts such as clothing or fishing. Additionally, it can mean 'to collect' or 'to display', conveying the act of gathering items or presenting them in an organized manner.

When to use 羅

Be cautious not to confuse 羅 with similar-sounding characters like 洛 (luò) or 罗 (luó) in different contexts. It is generally informal and used in everyday conversation, but can also appear in literary contexts. Common collocations include 羅列 (luō liè, to list) and 羅網 (luō wǎng, net).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 羅 with the similar character 罗 (also pronounced luó) which has slightly different meanings. For example, saying '羅了' when you mean '罗了' can lead to misunderstandings, as 罗 often refers to an action of arranging or organizing rather than collecting.

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Word Family of 羅

Words containing this character20
罗luōgauze羅
俄罗斯Russia俄羅斯
罗马Rome, capital of Italy羅馬
保罗Paul保羅
罗伯特Robert (name)羅伯特
佛罗里达Florida佛羅里達
哈罗hello (loanword)哈羅
罗杰Roger羅傑
罗马尼亚Romania羅馬尼亞
摩托罗拉Motorola摩托羅拉
罗斯Roth (name)羅斯
巴塞罗那Barcelona巴塞羅那
卡斯特罗Castro (name)卡斯特羅
克罗地亚Croatia克羅地亞
哈罗德Harold, Harald, Harrod (name)哈囉德
开罗Cairo, capital of Egypt開羅
罗纳尔多Ronaldo (name)羅納爾多
罗密欧Romeo (name)羅密歐
佛罗伦萨Florence, city in Italy佛羅倫薩
白俄罗斯Belarus白俄羅斯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 羅

It is pronounced as 'luō', with a falling tone.

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