How to Write 偻
The character 偻 (lóu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
偻 is pronounced lóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hunchbacked / Stooped.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: lóu, lǚ.
Common Words with 偻
Example Sentences
那位老人的腰已经有些伛偻了。
nà wèi lǎo rén de yāo yǐ jīng yǒu xiē yǔ lǚ le
The elderly man's back has become somewhat hunched.
长期营养不良可能会导致儿童患上佝偻病。
cháng qī yíng yǎng bù liáng kě néng huì dǎo zhì ér tóng huàn shàng gōu lóu bìng
Long-term malnutrition can lead to rickets in children.
Practice Writing 偻 (lóu)
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