掳 (lǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 掳 (lǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掳 (lǔ) means "to capture; to seize; to kidnap". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掳 stroke by stroke?

掳 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 掳 and 拜?

掳 (lǔ) and 拜 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 掳?

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

Q: What common words use 掳?

Common words containing 掳 include: 掳走 (lǔ zǒu) — to carry off; to kidnap; 掳掠 (lǔ lüè) — to loot; to pillage; to plunder; 掳人 (lǔ rén) — to kidnap people.

How to Write 掳

The character 掳 (lǔ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

掳 is pronounced lǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to capture; to seize; to kidnap.

Common Words with 掳

掳走 lǔ zǒu

to carry off; to kidnap

掳掠 lǔ lüè

to loot; to pillage; to plunder

掳人 lǔ rén

to kidnap people

Example Sentences

坏人掳走了钱。

huài rén lǔ zǒu le qián

The bad guy made off with the money.

战争中有很多掳掠。

zhàn zhēng zhōng yǒu hěn duō lǔ lüè

There was much looting during the war.

绑匪在掳人。

bǎng fěi zài lǔ rén

The kidnappers are abducting someone.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 掳 (lǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掳

What does 掳 (lǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掳 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掳?

What common words use 掳?

How to Write 掳 (lǔ)