functional nanodevices require meticulous mastery over the size and morphology of the materials at the nanometer scale. [ 3 ] Therefore, the synthetic strategy for nanocrystals has long been a central and fundamental theme in the nanoscience and nanotechnology. The current synthetic innovations for nanocrystals tend to emphasize the green concept being confronted with global energy and environmental crisis. [ 4 ] During the last decades, tremendous effort has been invested in the synthesis of inorganic nanocrystals by various synthetic routes. The notable examples include monodisperse noble metals, [ 5 ] metal oxides, [ 6 ] and semiconductors with closed shapes (e.g., cube, octahedron) and hierarchical architectures (e.g., fl ower-like). [ 7 ] The mainly practical synthetic routes are solution-based cothermolysis of metal complex precursors and solvothermal method. [ 8 ] However, these synthetic routes usually need harsh conditions, including toxic organometallic precursors, and hazardous coordinating solvents, which have been matters of environmental concern. Besides, the stringent control over series of experimental variables and tedious processes for separation and purifi cation further restricts their availability and utility. [ 9 ] Therefore, it is of great academic interest and practical signifi cance to seek facile and green synthetic strategies for nanomaterials.Lanthanide (Ln) luminescence has played an irreplaceable role in the forefront of science and technology due to the fascinating optical properties originating from the intra 4f transitions, including narrow emission band, large Stockes shift or anti-Stockes shift, and long-lived luminescence. [ 10 ] Choosing an appropriate host matrix is the precondition for Ln 3+ optical transitions. Among them, lanthanide oxyfl uorides have been considered to be attractive candidates for host materials, because they possess the low phonon energy of the lanthanide fl uorides counterparts, the good chemical durability, thermal stability, and excellent mechanical strength of the oxides counterparts. [ 11 ] Moreover, it is expected that the presence of oxygen may widen the excitation range and enhance the emission intensity through the O 2− →Ln 3 + charge transfer (CT). [ 12 ] To date, several