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雒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
雒luòfearful; a black horse with a white manenr, 14 strokes, radical 隹
雒luòblack horse with white maneunknown, 14 strokes, radical 隹
luò(luo4) T4
  1. 1fearful; a black horse with a white mane
  2. 2black horse with white mane
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March 24, 2026

雒luò(luo4)

The character 雒 (luò) has a few meanings, including 'fearful' and a specific type of horse, particularly a black horse with a white mane. It is often used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of fear or a mythical horse, and it may appear in poetry or classical texts. The character encapsulates both emotional and visual elements.

Strokes14Radical隹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, black horses are often associated with strength and power, while the white mane can symbolize purity or fear. The imagery of the 雒 horse might appear in ancient stories or poems, reflecting traditional values about bravery and fear.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dark horse (黑马) galloping fearfully through a stormy night, its white mane shimmering in the flashes of lightning. The character 雒 can be remembered as 'luò,' where 'luo' sounds like 'low,' as in the horse is low to the ground in fear.

Meanings of 雒

luò(luo4)
1fearful; a black horse with a white mane
2black horse with white mane
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About 雒

雒Simplified
14Strokes
隹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

雒 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more appropriate for literary or poetic contexts. Learners should be cautious of confusing it with similar-sounding characters, such as 洛 (luò), which has a different meaning and usage. It's typically used in a more formal register.

HSK Study Tips

雒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but learners should be aware of its use in classical literature and poetry. Focus on recognizing the character in texts and understanding its emotional undertones to enhance comprehension of cultural literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 雒 (luò) with 洛 (luò), which refers to a river or location, leading to misinterpretations. For example, saying '我喜欢雒' (I like luò) when they mean 洛 is incorrect; they should specify the context to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 雒

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Decomposition of 雒

IDS Structure⿰各隹
雒Full Character
=
各ge4
left
隹zhui1
right
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How to say fearful; a black horse with a white mane in Chinese

“fearful; a black horse with a white mane” in Chinese is雒luò

The character 雒 (luò) has a few meanings, including 'fearful' and a specific type of horse, particularly a black horse with a white mane. It is often used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of fear or a mythical horse, and it may appear in poetry or classical texts. The character encapsulates both emotional and visual elements.

When to use 雒

雒 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more appropriate for literary or poetic contexts. Learners should be cautious of confusing it with similar-sounding characters, such as 洛 (luò), which has a different meaning and usage. It's typically used in a more formal register.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 雒 (luò) with 洛 (luò), which refers to a river or location, leading to misinterpretations. For example, saying '我喜欢雒' (I like luò) when they mean 洛 is incorrect; they should specify the context to avoid confusion.

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雒

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Word Family of 雒

Words Containing This Character1
雒luòfearful
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雒

雒 is not commonly used in modern spoken Chinese but retains meanings related to fear and specific horse types in literary contexts.

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