Meanings of 嫪
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Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 嫪, as a mispronunciation can lead to confusion. It is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it’s more suitable for literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include 嫪望 (làowàng), meaning to long for.
While 嫪 is not included in HSK levels, it can be beneficial for learners to understand the emotional depth of vocabulary. Focus on related characters that express desires, such as 想 (xiǎng) and 爱 (ài), to enhance comprehension.
Learners may confuse 嫪 with similar-sounding characters or misuse it in non-poetic contexts. For example, saying '我嫪吃糖' (I long for candy) is incorrect; instead, use a more common expression like '我想吃糖' (I want to eat candy).
Pronunciation of 嫪
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Etymology of 嫪
woman
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Case file: 嫪
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half翏 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to hanker after in Chinese
“to hanker after” in Chinese is嫪
The character 嫪 (lào) primarily means to hanker after or to long for something. It's often used in a poetic or romantic context, expressing deep desires or yearnings. Additionally, it can serve as a surname in Chinese culture, although this usage is less common.
When to use 嫪
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 嫪, as a mispronunciation can lead to confusion. It is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it’s more suitable for literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include 嫪望 (làowàng), meaning to long for.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 嫪 with similar-sounding characters or misuse it in non-poetic contexts. For example, saying '我嫪吃糖' (I long for candy) is incorrect; instead, use a more common expression like '我想吃糖' (I want to eat candy).
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Word Family of 嫪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嫪
You might say, '他对她的爱情充满了嫪望,' meaning 'He is filled with longing for her love.'
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