老撾 / 老挝
Lǎowō
Laos in Chinese is 老撾 / 老挝 (Lǎowō), or 寮國 / 寮国.
Meaning: country in Southeast Asia (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 老撾 / 老挝 | Lǎowō | |
| 寮國 / 寮国 | Liáoguó | Taiwan |
The phrase refers to the country in Southeast Asia.
Which one should you use?
In Mainland China, the standard name used is 老撾 / 老挝. In Taiwan, the standard name used is 寮國 / 寮国.
Is it said differently in some regions?
寮國 / 寮国 is the standard name used in Taiwan, while 老撾 / 老挝 is used in Mainland China.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Lǎowō.
Did you know?
- One historical theory suggests the character 撾 was used because the Lao people wore animal claws as ornaments.
Examples in context
- 我听说老挝的风景非常美丽。I heard that Laos has beautiful scenery.
- 你有计划去老挝度假吗？Do you have plans to go on vacation to Laos?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “laos” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 老撾, CC BY-SA 4.0.
