Definitions

Luò (noun) name of several rivers in China
luò (particle) used in transliteration

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "洛" derives from its initial role as a hydronym for the Luo River, with its structure combining the water radical "氵" to denote its aquatic association and the component "各" functioning as a phonetic element. While its primary meaning was tied to that specific river, over time it became employed in the formation of other geographical names, such as Luoyang, without departing from its fundamental connection to waterways and locations. The character's form has remained largely unchanged, and its semantic scope has consistently revolved around topographical references, reflecting a stable lexical purpose within the language.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)
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Clerical Jin dynasty (266-420 AD)
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阳是个古城。

Luòyáng shì gè gǔchéng.

Luoyang is an ancient city.

河水流很急。

Luò hé shuǐliú hěn jí.

The flow of the Luo River is very swift.

他在阳工作了三年。

Tā zài Luòyáng gōngzuòle sān nián.

He has worked in Luoyang for three years.

神传说很美。

Luòshén chuánshuō hěn měi.

The legend of Luo Shen is very beautiful.

这幅画有可可风格。

Zhè fú huà yǒu Luòkěkě fēnggé.

This painting has Rococo style.

阳的牡丹花非常有名。

Luòyáng de mǔdan huā fēicháng yǒumíng.

The peonies in Luoyang are very famous.

如果你去阳,一定要参观龙门石窟。

Rúguǒ nǐ qù Luòyáng, yídìng yào cānguān Lóngmén shíkū.

If you go to Luoyang, you must visit the Longmen Grottoes.

河流域的文化遗产值得深入研究。

Luò hé liúyù de wénhuà yíchǎn zhídé shēnrù yánjiū.

The cultural heritage of the Luo River basin is worth in-depth study.