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

Q: What does 痨 (láo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痨 (láo) means "tuberculosis; consumption". with 12 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痨 stroke by stroke?

痨 has 12 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痨 and 疰?

痨 (láo) and 疰 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 痨?

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

Q: What common words use 痨?

Common words containing 痨 include: 痨病 (láo bìng) — tuberculosis; consumption; 肺痨 (fèi láo) — tuberculosis (TB); 痨疾 (láo jí) — tuberculosis; chronic wasting disease.

How to Write 痨

The character 痨 (láo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痨 is pronounced láo in Mandarin Chinese. It means tuberculosis; consumption.

Common Words with 痨

痨病 láo bìng

tuberculosis; consumption

肺痨 fèi láo

tuberculosis (TB)

痨疾 láo jí

tuberculosis; chronic wasting disease

Example Sentences

以前这种痨病很难治。

yǐ qián zhè zhǒng láo bìng hěn nán zhì

This kind of tuberculosis used to be very hard to cure.

肺痨是一种严重的病。

fèi láo shì yī zhǒng yán zhòng de bìng

Tuberculosis is a serious disease.

他不幸患上了痨疾。

tā bù xìng huàn shàng le láo jí

He unfortunately suffered from tuberculosis.

Similar Characters

疰 zhù

疱 pào

疲 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痨

What does 痨 (láo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痨 and 疰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痨?

What common words use 痨?

How to Write 痨 (láo)