螺 (luó) - Spiral & spiral shell

螺Tone 2

luó ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

螺 · luó

Spiral;

spiral shell;

snail;

spiral-shaped object;

screw.

Spiralspiral shellsnail

Usage highlights

SnailSpiralScrewConchSpiral shellWhorl fingerprint

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The snail moves slowly (螺).
  • This is a spiral staircase (螺旋楼梯).
  • We need to tighten the screw (螺丝).
  • She collects sea shells (海螺).

Collocations

  • Snail(螺)
  • Spiral(螺旋)
  • Screw(螺丝)
  • Conch(海螺)
  • Spiral shell(螺壳)
  • Whorl fingerprint(螺形指纹)

Idioms

  • Like a snail carrying its shell(如螺负壳)
  • Spiral rise(螺旋上升)
  • Snail's corner(螺角之地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, conch shells (海螺) are sometimes used as ritual instruments in Buddhism.
  • The spiral shape symbolizes continuous progress and evolution.
  • Snails are often associated with slowness and carrying one's home.

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