捞 (lāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捞 (lāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捞 (lāo) means "Scoop up / Fish for". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捞 stroke by stroke?

捞 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 捞 and 㧜?

捞 (lāo) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 捞?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 捞?

Common words containing 捞 include: 捞面 (lāo miàn) — Lo mein / Tossed noodles; 捞鱼 (lāo yú) — Net fish / Scoop up fish; 捞起来 (lāo qǐ lái) — Scoop up / Pull out of water.

How to Write 捞

The character 捞 (lāo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

捞 is pronounced lāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Scoop up / Fish for.

Common Words with 捞

捞面 lāo miàn

Lo mein / Tossed noodles

捞鱼 lāo yú

Net fish / Scoop up fish

捞起来 lāo qǐ lái

Scoop up / Pull out of water

Example Sentences

我想吃一碗捞面。

wǒ xiǎng chī yī wǎn lāo miàn

I want to eat a bowl of Lo Mein.

孩子在池塘捞鱼。

hái zi zài chí táng lāo yú

The child is catching fish in the pond.

把面条从锅里捞起来。

bǎ miàn tiáo cóng guō lǐ lāo qǐ lái

Scoop the noodles out of the pot.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

Practice Writing 捞 (lāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捞

What does 捞 (lāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捞 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捞?

What common words use 捞?

How to Write 捞 (lāo)