垆 (lú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垆 (lú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垆 (lú) means "black stiff soil". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垆 stroke by stroke?

垆 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 垆 and 在?

垆 (lú) and 在 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 垆?

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

Q: What common words use 垆?

Common words containing 垆 include: 酒垆 (jiǔ lú) — Wine shop counter; 黄垆 (huáng lú) — yellow earth (often referring to a grave); 垆土 (lú tǔ) — black stiff soil.

How to Write 垆

The character 垆 (lú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

垆 is pronounced lú in Mandarin Chinese. It means black stiff soil.

Common Words with 垆

酒垆 jiǔ lú

Wine shop counter

黄垆 huáng lú

yellow earth (often referring to a grave)

垆土 lú tǔ

black stiff soil

Example Sentences

古代有很多酒垆。

gǔ dài yǒu hěn duō jiǔ lú

There were many wine shops in ancient times.

这里的土是黄垆。

zhè lǐ de tǔ shì huáng lú

The soil here is a stiff yellow clay.

这种垆土很肥沃。

zhè zhǒng lú tǔ hěn féi wò

This black soil is very fertile.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 垆 (lú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垆

What does 垆 (lú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垆 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垆?

What common words use 垆?

How to Write 垆 (lú)