唠 (láo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唠 (láo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唠 (láo) means "To chatter / To nag". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唠 stroke by stroke?

唠 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唠 and 呢?

唠 (láo) and 呢 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 唠?

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

Q: What common words use 唠?

Common words containing 唠 include: 唠叨 (láo dāo) — To nag / To chatter; 唠嗑 (lào kē) — To chat / To gossip; 闲唠 (xián lào) — to chat / to gossip.

How to Write 唠

The character 唠 (láo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唠 is pronounced láo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To chatter / To nag.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: láo, lào.

Common Words with 唠

唠叨 láo dāo

To nag / To chatter

唠嗑 lào kē

To chat / To gossip

闲唠 xián lào

to chat / to gossip

Example Sentences

妈妈很喜欢唠叨。

mā mā hěn xǐ huān láo dāo

Mom likes to nag.

我们在家里唠嗑。

wǒ men zài jiā lǐ lào kē

We are chatting at home.

他们在路边闲唠。

tā men zài lù biān xián lào

They are chatting by the roadside.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 唠 (láo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唠

What does 唠 (láo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唠 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唠?

What common words use 唠?

How to Write 唠 (láo)