Definition
络 (lào) is a bound morpheme meaning 'small net'; it rarely appears alone in modern Chinese. You'll almost always encounter it in the word 络子 (lào zi), which refers to a small net-like bag or pouch, often hand-woven from string or cord. Think of it as the 'net' component that needs the noun suffix 子 to form a complete noun.
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(bound morpheme) small netused in 络子 lào zia net-like bag or pouch
Examples
- 络。Tā mǎi le yí gè lào zi zhuāng shuǐguǒ.She bought a net bag to carry fruit.
- 络。Zhège lào zi shì yòng hóng shéngzi biān de.This net bag is woven with red string.
- 络。Nǎinai sòng gěi wǒ yí gè xiǎo lào zi.Grandma gave me a small net bag.
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