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March 24, 2026
摞luò(luo4)
The character 摞 (luò) refers to the action of piling up or stacking objects, such as books or boxes. It is commonly used in contexts where items are organized in a stacked manner, either for efficiency or space-saving purposes. The nuance of this word implies a deliberate arrangement, often leading to a visually distinct pile or stack.
Strokes14Radical扌Frequency#20073DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of stacking is significant in Chinese culture, especially in traditional practices like tea ceremonies, where tea utensils are often arranged neatly in stacks to signify order and harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big stack of books piled up high. The character 摞 looks like a person lifting a heavy stack (the top part resembles a hand), and when you say 'luò', think of 'low' as in 'low to the ground' because you need to pile them carefully without toppling them over.
Meanings of 摞
luò(luo4)
1to pile up
2to stack
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摞Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 摞
Quick Contrast
叠 (dié) vs 摞 (luò): Use 叠 (dié) when referring to folding or layering items, while 摞 (luò) specifically emphasizes stacking them.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big stack of books piled up high. The character 摞 looks like a person lifting a heavy stack (the top part resembles a hand), and when you say 'luò', think of 'low' as in 'low to the ground' because you need to pile them carefully without toppling them over.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 摞 with similar verbs such as 堆 (duī), which means 'to pile' but with a different connotation, often implying a less orderly arrangement. Use 摞 in more formal or specific contexts where stacking is purposeful. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (luò).
HSK Study Tips
Although 摞 is not in the official HSK levels, it can be related to other verbs that indicate actions involving objects, like 放 (fàng, to put) and 叠 (dié, to fold). Students should focus on the context of stacking and practice using it with relevant nouns.
Cultural Note
The concept of stacking is significant in Chinese culture, especially in traditional practices like tea ceremonies, where tea utensils are often arranged neatly in stacks to signify order and harmony.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 摞 with the verb 叠 (dié), leading to incorrect usage such as '我把书叠起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū dié qǐlái le), which implies folding instead of stacking. The correct phrase would be '我把书摞起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū luò qǐlái le).
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Grammar Patterns of 摞
摞 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
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那整整一____东西动了一下后滑落下来，嘭的一声全掉到了地上。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
Example Sentences for 摞 (10)
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那整整一摞东西动了一下后滑落下来，嘭的一声全掉到了地上。
nà zhěng zhěng yī luò dōng xī dòng le yī xià hòu huá luò xià lái， ， pēng de yī shēng quán diào dào le dì。
The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
2
床头桌和地板上有几摞书。
chuáng tóu zhuō hé dì bǎn shàng yǒu jī luò shū。
There were stacks of books on the bedside table and floor.
tā mō suǒ zháo zhǎo tā nà zhī diū zài nà luò zhǐ xià miàn de gāng bǐ。
He was scrabbling for his pen, which had got lost somewhere under the sheets of paper.
8
他的心不在桌子上的那一摞试卷上，尽管如此，他还是拽过来开始评阅。
tā de xīn bù zài zhuō zǐ shàng de nà yī luò shì juàn shàng， ， jìn guǎn rú， cǐ ， tā huán shì zhuài guò lái kāi shǐ。
He was unable to pay attention to the papers on his desk. Just the same, he pulled over the stack of papers and started to examine them.
9
那摞书劈里啪啦地散落到地上.
nà luò shū pī lǐ pā lā dì sàn luò dào dì shàng.
The pile of books flopped noisily onto the floor.
10
我把一摞书堆在了我床上, 然后蹬了上去.
wǒ bǎ yī luò shū duī zài le wǒ chuáng shàng, , rán hòu dēng le shàng.
I stacked some books on my bed, and climbed on top.
Cultural Notes for 摞
🏮Cultural insight
The concept of stacking is significant in Chinese culture, especially in traditional practices like tea ceremonies, where tea utensils are often arranged neatly in stacks to signify order and harmony.
Word Family of 摞
Words Containing This Character1
摞luòto pile up
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 摞
You can say '我把书摞起来了' (Wǒ bǎ shū luò qǐlái le), which means 'I have stacked the books up.'
Yes, 摞 is commonly used when discussing organizing items, especially in contexts like cleaning or arranging.
While it can technically be used for food items, it’s more common to use it for inanimate objects like boxes or books.
