(zào) - Used only in the word '啰唣' (luó zào),

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zào | 10 strokes | radical:

· zào

Used only in the word '啰唣' (luó zào), meaning to make trouble, to harass, or to cause a disturbance.

Used only in the word '啰唣' (luó zào),

Usage highlights

啰唣休要啰唣不许啰唣啰唣不堪

Synonyms

  • to make noise, to disturb
  • to quarrel, to make a noise

Antonyms

  • quiet, calm
  • peaceful, tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't cause trouble here (休要啰唣).
  • The marketplace was noisy and chaotic (集市上啰唣不堪).
  • He was scolded for making a fuss (他因啰唣而受到斥责).

Collocations

  • luó zào(啰唣)
  • xiū yào luó zào(休要啰唣)
  • bù xǔ luó zào(不许啰唣)
  • luó zào bù kān(啰唣不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 唣 is almost exclusively used in the disyllabic word 啰唣, which has a negative connotation of disturbance or nuisance.
  • Its usage is largely confined to classical or literary Chinese contexts and is rare in modern vernacular.

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