嵝 (lǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嵝 (lǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嵝 (lǒu) means "Lou (mountain name)". with 12 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 嵝 stroke by stroke?

嵝 has 12 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 嵝 and 峨?

嵝 (lǒu) and 峨 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 嵝?

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

Q: What common words use 嵝?

Common words containing 嵝 include: 岣嵝 (gǒu lǒu) — Goulou (a peak of Mount Heng); 嵝山 (lǒu shān) — Lou Mountain; 嵝岭 (lǒu lǐng) — Lou Ridge.

How to Write 嵝

The character 嵝 (lǒu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

嵝 is pronounced lǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lou (mountain name).

Common Words with 嵝

岣嵝 gǒu lǒu

Goulou (a peak of Mount Heng)

嵝山 lǒu shān

Lou Mountain

嵝岭 lǒu lǐng

Lou Ridge

Example Sentences

岣嵝山在湖南。

gǒu lǒu shān zài hú nán

Goulou Mountain is in Hunan.

嵝山有很多树。

lǒu shān yǒu hěn duō shù

There are many trees on Lou Mountain.

嵝岭的路很难走。

lǒu lǐng de lù hěn nán zǒu

The road on Lou Ridge is difficult to walk.

Similar Characters

峨 é

峪 yù

峭 qiào

Practice Writing 嵝 (lǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嵝

What does 嵝 (lǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嵝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嵝 and 峨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嵝?

What common words use 嵝?

How to Write 嵝 (lǒu)