HSK 7, ag, 13 strokes, radical 衤, rank #3669, Very Hard
luǒ(luo3) T3
1bare, nude; to strip, to undress
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March 24, 2026
裸(臝)luǒ(luo3)
The character 裸 (luǒ) means bare or nude, often used to describe someone without clothing or something that is exposed. It can also refer to the act of stripping or undressing. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about nudity or minimalism.
Strokes13Radical衤Frequency#3669DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of nudity may carry different connotations compared to Western societies, often being more associated with art and nature rather than sexuality. Traditional Chinese art sometimes depicted nudity in a more philosophical or aesthetic sense.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bare' tree in winter with no leaves—this is like someone who is 裸 (luǒ) or nude. The character features the radical '衣' (clothing) on the left, hinting that it involves taking off clothes. The pronunciation 'luǒ' sounds like 'lore,' as in the stories of ancient cultures that celebrated nudity.
Meanings of 裸
luǒ(luo3)
1bare, nude; to strip, to undress
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About 裸
裸Simplified
臝Traditional
13Strokes
衤Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
裸 (luǒ) vs 光 (guāng) — use 裸 when specifically referring to nudity or being unclothed, while 光 refers to being bare of covering in a more general sense, such as light or brightness.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 裸; it is pronounced with a falling tone (luǒ). This word is often used in more casual settings, but can also appear in literature and art discussions. Common collocations include 裸露 (naked exposure) and 裸体 (nude body).
HSK Study Tips
While 裸 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of clothing and body that are relevant at beginner levels. Focus on understanding its usage in context, particularly alongside words about clothing (like 衣服 yīfu).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裸 with the similar-sounding 络 (luò), which means to connect or link. For example, saying '我今天裸衣服' (I today naked clothes) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我今天不穿衣服' (I am not wearing clothes today).
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Phonosemantic compound. 衤 represents the meaning and 果 represents the sound. Simplified form of 臝.
1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
2The sound half果 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayclothes
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 裸?
Decomposition of 裸
IDS Structure⿰衤果
裸Full Character
=
衤yi1
left
果guo3
right
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How to say bare, nude; to strip, to undress in Chinese
“bare, nude; to strip, to undress” in Chinese is裸luǒ
The character 裸 (luǒ) means bare or nude, often used to describe someone without clothing or something that is exposed. It can also refer to the act of stripping or undressing. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about nudity or minimalism.
When to use 裸
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 裸; it is pronounced with a falling tone (luǒ). This word is often used in more casual settings, but can also appear in literature and art discussions. Common collocations include 裸露 (naked exposure) and 裸体 (nude body).
裸 or something close to it
裸 (luǒ) vs 光 (guāng) — use 裸 when specifically referring to nudity or being unclothed, while 光 refers to being bare of covering in a more general sense, such as light or brightness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 裸 with the similar-sounding 络 (luò), which means to connect or link. For example, saying '我今天裸衣服' (I today naked clothes) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我今天不穿衣服' (I am not wearing clothes today).
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Grammar Patterns of 裸
裸 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
