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倮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
倮luǒbare, naked, uncoveredg, 10 strokes, radical 亻
luǒ(luo3) T3
  1. 1bare, naked, uncovered
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March 24, 2026

倮luǒ(luo3)

The character 倮 (luǒ) refers to being bare, naked, or uncovered. It is often used in contexts emphasizing exposure or a lack of covering. This character is less commonly used than its variant 裸 (luǒ), which conveys a similar meaning but is more prevalent in modern usage.

Strokes10Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, nudity is often viewed differently compared to Western norms, where nakedness can be associated with vulnerability or shame. The usage of 倮 reflects this cultural perspective on exposure.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'lo' (luǒ) of clothes tossed aside, leaving everything bare. The left side '亻' suggests a person, and the right side '裸' hints at being undressed, together forming the idea of someone exposed.

Meanings of 倮

luǒ(luo3)
1bare, naked, uncovered
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About 倮

倮Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

裸 (luǒ) - use 倮 (luǒ) when emphasizing exposure or lack of covering in a more archaic or literary context, while 裸 (luǒ) is preferred in contemporary usage.

Usage Notes

While 倮 can be used to describe someone or something that is naked, it is more informal and may carry a more humorous or crude connotation. Be cautious with the tone you use; this word might be inappropriate in formal situations. A common collocation is 倮身 (luǒ shēn), meaning 'naked body.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 倮 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK 3's 裸 (luǒ), which means naked. Students should focus on the context in which both characters are used and practice differentiating them.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 倮 with 裸, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying 倮衣 (luǒ yī) instead of 裸衣 (luǒ yī) when intending to say 'naked clothes' is incorrect; use 裸 for standard contexts.

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Etymology of 倮

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

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)果
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Origin

倮 = 亻 + 果. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 倮

IDS Structure⿰亻果
倮Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
果guo3
right
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Parts

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How to say bare, naked, uncovered in Chinese

“bare, naked, uncovered” in Chinese is倮luǒ

The character 倮 (luǒ) refers to being bare, naked, or uncovered. It is often used in contexts emphasizing exposure or a lack of covering. This character is less commonly used than its variant 裸 (luǒ), which conveys a similar meaning but is more prevalent in modern usage.

When to use 倮

While 倮 can be used to describe someone or something that is naked, it is more informal and may carry a more humorous or crude connotation. Be cautious with the tone you use; this word might be inappropriate in formal situations. A common collocation is 倮身 (luǒ shēn), meaning 'naked body.'

倮 or something close to it

裸 (luǒ) - use 倮 (luǒ) when emphasizing exposure or lack of covering in a more archaic or literary context, while 裸 (luǒ) is preferred in contemporary usage.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 倮 with 裸, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying 倮衣 (luǒ yī) instead of 裸衣 (luǒ yī) when intending to say 'naked clothes' is incorrect; use 裸 for standard contexts.

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Word Family of 倮

Words Containing This Character1
倮luǒvariant of 裸[luǒ]

Frequently Asked Questions about 倮

No, 倮 is more informal and could be considered crude, so it's best used in casual conversations.

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