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)
primary
T1
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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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冗长 (rǒngcháng) - use 啰唆 when emphasizing annoying verbosity, while 冗长 focuses on length without the negative connotation.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 啰唆
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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.
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.
Yes, it usually carries a negative connotation, implying annoyance or irritation.
Synonyms include 冗长 (rǒngcháng) for lengthy and 唠叨 (láodāo) for nagging.
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