lāoláo HSK7

scoop out of water

Senses

/ 撈 lāo to scoop up

To pull or drag something out of water or another liquid; to fish up; to dredge up.

/ 撈 lāo to gain improperly

To get or obtain something through improper or dishonest means.

/ 撈 láo (bound form) [meaningless]

(bound form) Used only in the word 捞什子 lāo​shi​zi, meaning something that is annoying or worthless.

References

see 捞/撈 捞什子/撈什子