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泺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泺luòa river in Shandong provincezg, 8 strokes, radical 氵
泺luòname of a riverunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵
luò(luo4) T4
  1. 1a river in Shandong province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

泺(濼)luò(luo4)

泺 (luò) refers to a specific river located in Shandong province, China. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and can also be part of place names. The character is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant for those studying geography or specific historical texts.

Strokes8Radical氵
Cultural Note

The 泺 River is significant in the local culture of Shandong, known for its historical importance and natural beauty. It is often referenced in local poetry and literature, reflecting the relationship between geography and cultural identity in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (represented by the water radical 水) flowing through the Shandong province. The sound 'luò' can be imagined as the sound of water gently flowing, and the character itself resembles a wave of water flowing down a slope, reinforcing the idea of a river.

Meanings of 泺

luò(luo4)
1a river in Shandong province
2name of a river
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About 泺

泺Simplified
濼Traditional
8Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 泺

Usage Notes

Since 泺 is a proper noun, it is used in specific contexts related to geography. It is important to remember that proper nouns in Chinese do not take measure words like other nouns. Students should also be careful with the pronunciation and tones, as similar-sounding words may have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 泺 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 words related to nature and geography. Students should focus on recognizing place names and understanding their meanings within context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 泺 with other similar-sounding river names. For example, saying '我去泺水' (I go to Luò water) is incorrect; instead, use '我去泺河' (I go to the Luò River) for clarity.

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Etymology of 泺

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)乐
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Case file: 泺

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half乐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 泺?

Decomposition of 泺

IDS Structure⿰氵乐
泺Full Character
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氵shui3
left
乐Le4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 泺?

How to say a river in Shandong province in Chinese

“a river in Shandong province” in Chinese is泺luò

泺 (luò) refers to a specific river located in Shandong province, China. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and can also be part of place names. The character is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant for those studying geography or specific historical texts.

When to use 泺

Since 泺 is a proper noun, it is used in specific contexts related to geography. It is important to remember that proper nouns in Chinese do not take measure words like other nouns. Students should also be careful with the pronunciation and tones, as similar-sounding words may have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 泺 with other similar-sounding river names. For example, saying '我去泺水' (I go to Luò water) is incorrect; instead, use '我去泺河' (I go to the Luò River) for clarity.

Write 泺

泺

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Word Family of 泺

Words Containing This Character1
泺luòname of a river濼
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Compound Meaning

What does 泺 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 泺

泺 is a proper noun, specifically the name of a river.

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