坴 (lù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坴 (lù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坴 (lù) means "clod of earth; high land". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坴 stroke by stroke?

坴 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 坴 and 在?

坴 (lù) 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 坴?

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 坴?

Common words containing 坴 include: 坴坴 (lù lù) — high and dry; 坴地 (lù dì) — dry land; highland; 坴坶 (lù mǔ) — land; soil.

How to Write 坴

The character 坴 (lù) 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

坴 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese. It means clod of earth; high land.

Common Words with 坴

坴坴 lù lù

high and dry

坴地 lù dì

dry land; highland

坴坶 lù mǔ

land; soil

Example Sentences

这里的土地很坴坴。

zhè lǐ de tǔ dì hěn lù lù

The land here is high and dry.

这里的坴地很平坦。

zhè lǐ de lù dì hěn píng tǎn

The high ground here is very flat.

这是一个古老的词语。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de cí yǔ

This is an ancient term.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坴 (lù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坴

What does 坴 (lù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坴 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坴?

What common words use 坴?

How to Write 坴 (lù)