Definitions

luǒ (adjective) naked; bare

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "裸" is etymologically linked to the concept of bareness through its composition, which pairs the clothing radical "衣" with the phonetic element "果", a construction that directly signifies a state of being unclothed or exposed. While retaining this primary meaning of naked or bare, the character has also come to describe objects or ideas stripped of coverings or embellishments, extending its use from literal physical absence of clothing to metaphorical contexts such as plain truth or uncovered surfaces. Its form has remained consistent, with the semantic and phonetic components continuing to clearly denote its association with garments and its pronunciation, illustrating how its core meaning has persisted even as its applications broadened.

Example Sentences Hide

他的手臂露在外。

Tā de shǒubì luǒlù zài wài.

His arm is exposed outside.

孩子们喜欢赤脚玩耍。

Háizimen xǐhuān chìluǒ jiǎo wánshuǎ.

Children like to play barefoot.

眼看星星很清晰。

Luǒ yǎn kàn xīngxīng hěn qīngxī.

Looking at stars with the naked eye is very clear.

她选择了婚的方式。

Tā xuǎnzé le luǒhūn de fāngshì.

She chose the way of naked marriage.

他不得不考这次考试。

Tā bùdébù luǒkǎo zhè cì kǎoshì.

He had to take this exam without preparation.

这幅画描绘了体的艺术。

Zhè fú huà miáohuì le luǒtǐ de yìshù.

This painting depicts the art of nudity.

露的岩石在阳光下闪烁。

Luǒlù de yánshí zài yángguāng xià shǎnshuò.

The exposed rocks glitter in the sunlight.

在公共场合赤上身是不礼貌的。

Zài gōnggòng chǎnghé chìluǒ shàngshēn shì bù lǐmào de.

It is impolite to be bare-chested in public places.