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

Q: What does 螺 (luó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螺 (luó) means "spiral shell / snail / screw". with 17 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螺 stroke by stroke?

螺 has 17 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 螺 and 蝌?

螺 (luó) and 蝌 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 螺?

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

Q: What common words use 螺?

Common words containing 螺 include: 螺丝 (luó sī) — screw; 田螺 (tián luó) — river snail / field snail; 海螺 (hǎi luó) — Conch / Sea snail.

How to Write 螺

The character 螺 (luó) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

螺 is pronounced luó in Mandarin Chinese. It means spiral shell / snail / screw.

Common Words with 螺

螺丝 luó sī

screw

田螺 tián luó

river snail / field snail

海螺 hǎi luó

Conch / Sea snail

Example Sentences

请帮我拧螺丝。

qǐng bāng wǒ níng luó sī

Please help me tighten the screw.

我们去吃田螺。

wǒ men qù chī tián luó

Let's go eat river snails.

沙滩上有海螺。

shā tān shàng yǒu hǎi luó

There are conches on the beach.

Similar Characters

蝌 kē

蝎 xiē

蝓 yú

Practice Writing 螺 (luó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螺

What does 螺 (luó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螺 and 蝌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螺?

What common words use 螺?

How to Write 螺 (luó)