裸 (luǒ) - Naked, bare, exposed & without covering or clothing

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luǒ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

裸 · luǒ

Naked, bare, exposed;

without covering or clothing;

also used metaphorically for things that are undisguised or revealed.

Naked, bare, exposedwithout covering or clothingalso used metaphorically for things that are undisguised

Usage highlights

Naked bodyBarefootExposedNaked eyeBare treeNaked truth

Synonyms

  • 赤— bare, naked (emphasizing redness or complete exposure)
  • 露— exposed, revealed
  • 光— bare, naked (emphasizing smoothness or completeness)

Antonyms

  • 衣— clothed, dressed
  • 蔽— covered, concealed
  • 藏— hidden, stored away

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was completely naked (赤裸).
  • The tree stood bare in winter (裸树).
  • She expressed her true feelings (裸露真情).
  • The company disclosed its financial statements (裸报).

Collocations

  • Naked body(裸体)
  • Barefoot(裸足)
  • Exposed(裸露)
  • Naked eye(裸眼)
  • Bare tree(裸树)
  • Naked truth(裸真)

Idioms

  • Stripped naked and exposed to ridicule(赤身裸体)
  • Completely exposed without any concealment(赤裸裸)
  • Bare-handed and empty-fisted(赤手空拳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, nudity was generally considered shameful and improper.
  • The character carries connotations of vulnerability, honesty, and lack of concealment.
  • Modern usage extends to financial and technical contexts meaning 'uncovered' or 'exposed'.

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