萝 (luó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 萝 (luó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萝 (luó) means "radish; trailing plants". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萝 stroke by stroke?

萝 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 萝 and 兹?

萝 (luó) and 兹 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 萝?

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

Q: What common words use 萝?

Common words containing 萝 include: 萝卜 (luó bo) — radish; 菠萝 (bō luó) — Pineapple; 绿萝 (lǜ luó) — pothos / devil's ivy.

How to Write 萝

The character 萝 (luó) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

萝 is pronounced luó in Mandarin Chinese. It means radish; trailing plants.

Common Words with 萝

萝卜 luó bo

radish

菠萝 bō luó

Pineapple

绿萝 lǜ luó

pothos / devil's ivy

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃白萝卜。

wǒ xǐ huān chī bái luó bo

I like eating white radish.

这个菠萝很甜。

zhè ge bō luó hěn tián

This pineapple is very sweet.

家里养了一盆绿萝。

jiā lǐ yǎng le yī pén lǜ luó

There is a pot of devil's ivy at home.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

Practice Writing 萝 (luó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萝

What does 萝 (luó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萝 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萝?

What common words use 萝?

How to Write 萝 (luó)