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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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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雒Simplified
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 雒
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 雒
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 雒
Words Containing This Character1
雒luòfearful
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Compound Meaning
What does 雒 mean?
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.
You can use it in a poetic phrase, for example, '雒马在风中低头' (The fearful horse lowers its head in the wind).
No, 雒 is rare and primarily found in classical literature rather than everyday conversation.
