Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 牢

牢

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Meaning

 cage, corral, prison, firm, sturdy

Pronunciation

 láo

Explanation

 Top: roof 宀, below: cow 牛

Mnemonic

The roof serves for the cow as an enclosure, that is firm and sturdy.

Radicals

宀 roof
牛 cow(second earth branch)
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Vocabulary

牢固 láo gù firm; secure
牢骚 láo sāo discontent; complaint

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