寮
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Meaning: Laos
💡 Think 'lee-ow' like 'Leo' but with a roof (宀) over his head in Laos.
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Character Story & Explanation
寮 (liáo) primarily refers to Laos, the Southeast Asian country. It is used in proper nouns like 老挝 (Lǎowō, Laos). The radical 宀 (roof) suggests a dwelling, but in this context, it's phonetic. You'll encounter 寮 in news and geography when discussing Laos.
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