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啰唆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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啰唆luōsuo啰唆 (luōsuō) refers to being overly talkative or verbose, often to the point of being annoying. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is rambling or going off on tangents during a conversation.HSK 7, 21 strokes, Very Hard
啰唆luōsuō啰唆 (luōsuō) refers to being overly talkative or verbose, often to the point of being annoying. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is rambling or going off on tangents during a conversation.HSK 7, 21 strokes, Very Hard
luōsuo(luo1suo5)
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March 24, 2026

啰唆(囉唆)luōsuo(luo1suo5)

啰唆 (luōsuō) refers to being overly talkative or verbose, often to the point of being annoying. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is rambling or going off on tangents during a conversation.

Strokes21DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

啰唆 can reflect cultural attitudes towards communication in China, where being concise is often valued over excessive chatter. This term may be used humorously among friends to tease someone who talks too much.

Memory Tip

To remember 啰唆, think of a loquacious parrot (啰) squawking nonsensically (唆), making it hard to focus. The visual of a noisy bird can help you recall the meaning of being excessively talkative.

About 啰唆

啰唆Simplified
囉唆Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 啰唆

Quick Contrast

冗长 (rǒngcháng) - use 啰唆 when emphasizing annoying verbosity, while 冗长 focuses on length without the negative connotation.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 啰唆 with similar terms like 冗长 (rǒngcháng), which means lengthy. It's generally used in informal settings, so avoid using it in formal writing. Pay attention to the tone; ensure you pronounce it with the correct falling tone to convey the right meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 啰唆 connects to other vocabulary that describes behaviors or characteristics. Students should focus on context and collocations, such as combining it with adjectives like 'annoying' or 'excessive' to enhance their fluency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 啰唆 in formal contexts, where it may sound too casual. For instance, saying '这个报告啰唆' (This report is verbose) can be perceived as unprofessional; instead, use '这个报告冗长' (This report is lengthy).

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Component Characters

啰luō(final exclamatory particle)
11 strokes罒
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唆suōto suck
10 strokes口
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How to say 啰唆 in Chinese

This in Chinese is啰唆luōsuo

啰唆 (luōsuō) refers to being overly talkative or verbose, often to the point of being annoying. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is rambling or going off on tangents during a conversation.

When to use 啰唆

Learners often confuse 啰唆 with similar terms like 冗长 (rǒngcháng), which means lengthy. It's generally used in informal settings, so avoid using it in formal writing. Pay attention to the tone; ensure you pronounce it with the correct falling tone to convey the right meaning.

啰唆 or something close to it

冗长 (rǒngcháng) - use 啰唆 when emphasizing annoying verbosity, while 冗长 focuses on length without the negative connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 啰唆 in formal contexts, where it may sound too casual. For instance, saying '这个报告啰唆' (This report is verbose) can be perceived as unprofessional; instead, use '这个报告冗长' (This report is lengthy).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啰唆

Yes, 啰唆 can apply to written text that is unnecessarily verbose, but it’s more commonly used to describe speech.

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