Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "络", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "络", and master the standard way of writing the character "络".
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络
luò
1. Something like a net.
像网子那样的东西。
2. To hold or envelop with a net-like object.
用网状物兜住,笼罩。
3. To wind or intertwine.
缠绕。
4. To be continuous or interconnected.
相连续,前后相接。
5. To gather together.
包罗。
Examples:
- Like a net: 网头, 毛络, 脉络, 网络, 橘络.
- To hold with a net: 笼络.
- To intertwine: 络丝, 络线.
- To be interconnected: 络穴 (acupuncture point classification), 络续, 络绎, 联络.
【本义】: To intertwine and bind.
【造字法】: Phonetic compound. From 糸 (mì), indicating a connection with threads.
Synonyms:
1. Same as the original meaning: wind; bind (缠绕,捆缚).
2. To hold something in place with a net (用网状物兜住).
3. Comprehensive (包罗).
4. To connect, to link (联,连,联络).
5. Same as "罗" meaning to gather (搜罗).
References:
1. "Guangya": 络,缠也。
2. "Haineijing": 有九丘,以水络之。
3. "Chuci": 郑绵络些。
4. "Hanshu": 绵络天地。
5. Liu Zongyuan: 蒙绵摇缀,参差披拂。
6. Lu You: 罗绵其上。
Example Usage:
- 络着手 (to intertwine hands).
- 络越子 (to wrap with thread).
- 络索 (ear ornaments).
Synonyms continued:
1. 络 lào (alternative pronunciation).
2. See also luò (noted for additional context).
arteries and veins / network of blood vessels / vascular system (of a plant or animal) / (fig.) fabric (i.e. underlying structure, as in "social fabric") / overall context