骆 (luò) - A white horse with a black mane & camel

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luò ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 马

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骆 · luò

A white horse with a black mane;

camel;

also used as a surname.

A white horse with a black manecamelalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

CamelSurname LuoLuo horseCamel bellLuo BinwangCamel caravan

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The camel caravan crossed the desert (骆驼商队).
  • He has the surname Luo (他姓骆).
  • The white horse with black mane is called a luo horse (骆马).
  • Camel humps store fat (骆驼峰).

Collocations

  • Camel(骆驼)
  • Surname Luo(骆姓)
  • Luo horse(骆马)
  • Camel bell(驼骆)
  • Luo Binwang (骆宾王) - Tang dynasty poet
  • Camel caravan(骆驼队)

Idioms

  • Wang Luo's regret (王骆之憾) - referring to missed opportunities
  • The camel in the desert (沙漠之骆) - symbol of endurance
  • Luo's literary talent (骆氏文采) - referring to Luo Binwang's literary achievements

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with horses and camels, important animals in ancient Chinese transportation and trade along the Silk Road.
  • The character appears in the name of Luo Binwang, one of the Four Paragons of the Early Tang dynasty, known for his poetic talent.
  • As a surname, Luo ranks among the common Chinese surnames with historical significance.

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