How to Write 露 (lòu/lù) — Meaning “Dew / To reveal”

Q: What is a good memory trick to remember the character 露?

Imagine rain (雨) falling on a road (路), causing dew to appear and "reveal" the road's surface. The visual of raindrops on a road helps you remember both meanings—dew and to reveal.

Q: What are important writing tips for 露?

The top radical 雨 should be wide enough to cover the bottom part 路. Pay attention to the dot in the top left of 雨 and the stroke order of 足 inside 路—a common mistake is making the top too narrow or missing the dot.

Q: How can I distinguish 露 from similar characters like 霪 and 霭?

露 has a clear road component 路 below and means dew or to reveal, while 霪 (yín) means excessive or prolonged rain. 霭 (ǎi) means mist or haze. Visually, 露 is more common and its lower part is distinct from the other two.

Q: When is 露 used in modern Chinese, and are there any cultural notes?

露 (lù) appears in words like 露水 (dew) and 暴露 (to expose), while 露 (lòu) is used in 露面 (to make an appearance). In Chinese culture, dewdrops often symbolize purity and the fleeting nature of beauty in poetry and art.

Q: What common words use 露?

Common words containing 露 include: 露水 (lù shuǐ) — Dew; 暴露 (bào lù) — to expose; to reveal; 露面 (lòu miàn) — To make an appearance.

lòu/lù HSK Level 6 21 strokes Radical: 雨

露 (lòu/lù) means "Dew / To reveal" in Chinese. It has 21 strokes with the radical 雨, and is HSK Level 6.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 99% of HSK Level 6 characters.

Appears in 4+ common words including 露水 (lù shuǐ), 暴露 (bào lù), 露面 (lòu miàn).

Due to its 21 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 露 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 露

The character 露 (lòu/lù) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 雨 is one of its key components.

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What Does lòu/lù (露) Mean in Chinese?

露 means Dew / To reveal.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: lòu, lù.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 露 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character	露
Pinyin	lòu / lù (lou/lu)
Meaning	Dew / To reveal
Strokes	21
Radical	雨
HSK Level	6
Difficulty	4.2/5

Origin of 露

露 is a phono-semantic compound: the top radical 雨 (rain) suggests dew as a form of moisture, while the bottom part 路 (road, pronounced lù) provides the sound. Dew often appears on open surfaces like roads, and the meaning 'to reveal' comes from dew making hidden details visible, like footprints on a road after a rainy night.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture dew on a road (路) after rain (雨) revealing glowing footprints left by a secret traveler.

Common Words with 露

露水 lù shuǐ

Dew

暴露 bào lù

to expose; to reveal

露面 lòu miàn

To make an appearance

露马脚 lòu mǎ jiǎo

To give oneself away; to let the cat out of the bag.

Example Sentences

清晨的草叶上挂满了晶莹剔透的露水。

qīng chén de cǎo yè shàng guà mǎn le jīng yíng tī tòu de lù shuǐ

The grass blades are covered with crystal-clear dewdrops in the early morning.

侦察兵在行动中必须小心，不能暴露行踪。

zhēn chá bīng zài háng dòng zhōng bì xū xiǎo xīn bù néng bào lù xíng zōng

Scouts must be careful during operations and not reveal their whereabouts.

自从上次会议后，他就再也没有公开露面。

zì cóng shàng cì huì yì hòu tā jiù zài yě méi yǒu gōng kāi lòu miàn

He hasn't made a public appearance since the last meeting.

骗子编造的谎言在证据面前终于露马脚了。

piàn zi biān zào de huǎng yán zài zhèng jù miàn qián zhōng yú lòu mǎ jiǎo le

The lies fabricated by the swindler finally came to light in the face of evidence.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
露 (current)	lòu / lù	21	雨
霪	yín	19	雨
霭	ǎi	19	雨
霰	xiàn	20	雨

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Frequently Asked Questions about 露

What is the structure of the character 露 and how does it relate to its meanings?

The character 露 consists of the radical 雨 (rain) on top and the phonetic component 路 (road) below. This structure suggests dew forming on a road after rain, linking to the meaning of dew, and also to reveal because dew makes surfaces visible.

What is a good memory trick to remember the character 露?

What are important writing tips for 露?

How can I distinguish 露 from similar characters like 霪 and 霭?

When is 露 used in modern Chinese, and are there any cultural notes?

What common words use 露?

How to Write 露 (lòu/lù) — Meaning “Dew / To reveal”

Practice Writing 露 (lòu/lù)

How to Write 露

What Does lòu/lù (露) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 露

Common Words with 露

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 露 (lòu/lù)

Frequently Asked Questions about 露

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