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萝 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
萝luócarrot, radish, turnipn, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #3234, Hard
luó(luo2) T2
  1. 1carrot, radish, turnip
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March 24, 2026

萝(蘿)luó(luo2)

萝 (luó) refers to various root vegetables, specifically carrots, radishes, and turnips. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, especially in dishes that feature these vegetables as ingredients. The character can also imply freshness or earthiness, often associated with healthy eating.

Strokes11Radical艹Frequency#3234DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, root vegetables like 萝 are staples in many dishes, especially during winter when they are available and hearty. They are often used in soups and stir-fries, reflecting the importance of seasonal eating in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rabbit (萝) holding a radish, hopping through a lush garden. The rabbit's name is 'Luó,' and he loves to munch on fresh vegetables, making it easy to remember both the character and its pronunciation.

Meanings of 萝

luó(luo2)
1carrot, radish, turnip
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About 萝

萝Simplified
蘿Traditional
11Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 萝

Quick Contrast

萝 (luó) vs 胡萝卜 (húluóbo, carrot) — use 萝 for general root vegetables, while 胡萝卜 specifically refers to carrots.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a rabbit (萝) holding a radish, hopping through a lush garden. The rabbit's name is 'Luó,' and he loves to munch on fresh vegetables, making it easy to remember both the character and its pronunciation.

Usage Notes

When using 萝, be mindful of its context as it specifically refers to certain types of root vegetables, rather than all vegetables. Common collocations include '萝卜' (luóbo, radish) and '胡萝卜' (húluóbo, carrot). Avoid mixing it up with other vegetable characters to maintain clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 萝 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to related words at HSK 2 and 3, such as '菜' (cài, vegetable) and '吃' (chī, eat). Students should focus on expanding their vocabulary related to food and cooking for better contextual understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, root vegetables like 萝 are staples in many dishes, especially during winter when they are available and hearty. They are often used in soups and stir-fries, reflecting the importance of seasonal eating in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 萝 with similar vegetable characters like 蔬 (shū, vegetable). For example, saying '我喜欢吃蔬卜' instead of '我喜欢吃萝卜' is incorrect; the correct term is '萝卜' (luóbo) for radish.

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Pronunciation of 萝

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Etymology of 萝

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

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 罗 represents the sound. Simplified form of 蘿.

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Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)罗
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 萝?

Decomposition of 萝

IDS Structure⿱艹罗
萝Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
罗luo1
bottom
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萝

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Grammar Patterns of 萝

萝 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 5

Complete the Sentence

卡____尔身材高大，黑发棕肤，是个有着拉丁风情的女子。

Carol is a tall, dark, Latin type of woman.

Example Sentences for 萝 (10)

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卡萝尔身材高大，黑发棕肤，是个有着拉丁风情的女子。

kǎ luó ěr shēn cái gāo dà， ， hēi fā zōng， fū ， shì gè yǒu zháo lā dīng fēng qíng de。

Carol is a tall, dark, Latin type of woman.
2
如果不去动的话，冬萝卜会在春天开花结籽。

rú guǒ bù qù dòng de huà， ， dōng luó bǔ huì zài chūn tiān kāi huā jié。

If unused, winter radishes run to seed in spring.
3
为了做做样子，卡萝尔适时地抽了几下鼻子。

wéi le zuò zuò yàng zǐ， ， kǎ luó ěr shì shí dì chōu le jī xià bí。

Carol managed a few proper snivels for the sake of appearance.
4
我一敲门，卡萝尔就来开了。

wǒ yī qiāo mén， ， kǎ luó ěr jiù lái kāi。

Carol answered the door as soon as I knocked.
5
不要把薯片和巧克力当零食来吃，要吃些芹菜和胡萝卜。

bù yào bǎ shǔ piàn hé qiǎo kè lì dāng líng shí lái chī， ， yào chī xiē qín cài hé hú luó。

Instead of snacking on crisps and chocolate, nibble on celery or carrot.
6
快点儿吧，多萝西。别去管你的鞋子了，它们很快就会干的。

kuài diǎn ér bā， ， duō luó。 xī 。 bié qù guǎn nǐ de xié， zǐ le ， tā mén hěn kuài jiù。

Dorothy, come on. Never mind your shoes. They'll soon dry off.
7
本星期买胡萝卜最合算, 因为货源充足,价格低廉.

běn xīng qī mǎi hú luó bǔ zuì hé suàn, , yīn wéi huò yuán chōng, zú , jià gé.

Best buys of the week are carrots, which are plentiful and cheap.
8
胡萝卜素不溶于水，但可溶于油类和脂肪。

hú luó bǔ sù bù róng yú shuǐ， ， dàn kě róng yú yóu lèi hé zhī。

Carotenes are insoluble in water and soluble in oils and fats.
9
这是用菠萝皮泡在水里做的饮料。

zhè shì yòng bō luó pí pào zài shuǐ lǐ zuò de yǐn liào。

It'sa drink made by steeping pineapple rind in water.
10
就因为卡萝尔今天不太顺心，所以弄得大家鸡飞狗跳。

jiù yīn wéi kǎ luó ěr jīn tiān bù tài shùn xīn， ， suǒ yǐ nòng dé dà jiā jī fēi gǒu。

All this fuss is because Carol is having a bad hair day.

Cultural Notes for 萝

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese cuisine, root vegetables like 萝 are staples in many dishes, especially during winter when they are available and hearty. They are often used in soups and stir-fries, reflecting the importance of seasonal eating in Chinese culture.

Word Family of 萝

Words Containing This Character14
萝luóradish蘿
萝卜luóboCL:條|条[tiáo]蘿蔔
胡萝卜carrot胡蘿蔔
菠萝pineapple菠蘿
胡萝卜素carotene胡蘿蔔素
红萝卜carrot紅蘿蔔
萝岗区Luogang district of Guangzhou city 廣州市|广州市[Guǎng​zhōu​shì], Guangdong蘿崗區
菠萝蜜jackfruit菠蘿蜜
萝北县Luobei county in Hegang 鶴崗|鹤岗[Hè​gǎng], Heilongjiang蘿北縣
小萝卜头(coll.) little kid小蘿蔔頭
一个萝卜一个坑lit. every turnip to its hole (idiom)一個蘿蔔一個坑
萝北Luobei county in Hegang 鶴崗|鹤岗[Hè​gǎng], Heilongjiang蘿北
莳萝dill (herb, Anethum graveolens)蒔蘿
木菠萝jackfruit木菠蘿
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Compound Meaning

What does 萝 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 萝

萝 specifically refers to root vegetables like radishes and carrots, while other characters may refer to broader categories or different types of vegetables.