陋 (lòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 陋 (lòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陋 (lòu) means "crude / humble / ugly". with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陋 stroke by stroke?

陋 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陋 and 邠?

陋 (lòu) and 邠 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 陋?

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

Q: What common words use 陋?

Common words containing 陋 include: 简陋 (jiǎn lòu) — simple and crude / humble; 丑陋 (chǒu lòu) — ugly; hideous; 陋习 (lòu xí) — bad habit / corrupt custom.

How to Write 陋

The character 陋 (lòu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陋 is pronounced lòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means crude / humble / ugly.

Common Words with 陋

简陋 jiǎn lòu

simple and crude / humble

丑陋 chǒu lòu

ugly; hideous

陋习 lòu xí

bad habit / corrupt custom

Example Sentences

这个房间非常简陋。

zhè ge fáng jiān fēi cháng jiǎn lòu

This room is very simple and crude.

那个怪物长得很丑陋。

nà ge guài wù zhǎng dé hěn chǒu lòu

That monster looks very ugly.

我们要改掉生活陋习。

wǒ men yào gǎi diào shēng huó lòu xí

We must get rid of bad lifestyle habits.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陋

What does 陋 (lòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陋 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陋?

What common words use 陋?

How to Write 陋 (lòu)