娄 (lóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 娄 (lóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 娄 (lóu) means "Lou (a surname)". with 9 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 娄 stroke by stroke?

娄 has 9 strokes. The radical is 女. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 娄 and 妊?

娄 (lóu) and 妊 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 娄?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 女. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 娄?

Common words containing 娄 include: 姓娄 (xìng lóu) — surnamed Lou; 捅娄子 (tǒng lóu zi) — to make a mess; to get into trouble; 娄山关 (lóu shān guān) — Loushan Pass.

How to Write 娄

The character 娄 (lóu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

娄 is pronounced lóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lou (a surname).

Common Words with 娄

姓娄 xìng lóu

surnamed Lou

捅娄子 tǒng lóu zi

to make a mess; to get into trouble

娄山关 lóu shān guān

Loushan Pass

Example Sentences

我的数学老师姓娄。

wǒ de shù xué lǎo shī xìng lóu

My math teacher's surname is Lou.

他今天又捅娄子了。

tā jīn tiān yòu tǒng lóu zi le

He got into trouble again today.

娄山关的风景很美。

lóu shān guān de fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery at Loushan Pass is beautiful.

Similar Characters

妊 rèn

妍 yán

妒 dù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 娄

What does 娄 (lóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 娄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 娄 and 妊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 娄?

What common words use 娄?

How to Write 娄 (lóu)