涝 (lào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 涝 (lào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涝 (lào) means "waterlogged; flooded". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涝 stroke by stroke?

涝 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涝 and 沫?

涝 (lào) and 沫 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 涝?

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

Q: What common words use 涝?

Common words containing 涝 include: 涝灾 (lào zāi) — flood disaster; waterlogging; 防涝 (fáng lào) — Prevention of waterlogging.; 旱涝 (hàn lào) — drought and waterlogging.

How to Write 涝

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涝 is pronounced lào in Mandarin Chinese. It means waterlogged; flooded.

Common Words with 涝

涝灾 lào zāi

flood disaster; waterlogging

防涝 fáng lào

Prevention of waterlogging.

旱涝 hàn lào

drought and waterlogging

Example Sentences

这里的涝灾很严重。

zhè lǐ de lào zāi hěn yán zhòng

The flooding here is very serious.

农民们在忙着防涝。

nóng mín men zài máng zhe fáng lào

The farmers are busy preventing waterlogging.

今年旱涝保收。

jīn nián hàn lào bǎo shōu

This year ensures a stable yield despite drought or floods.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涝

What does 涝 (lào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涝 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涝?

What common words use 涝?

How to Write 涝 (lào)