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

Q: What does 录 (lù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 录 (lù) means "To record; to tape". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 彐.

Q: How do you write 录 stroke by stroke?

录 has 8 strokes. The radical is 彐. 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 录 and 寻?

录 (lù) and 寻 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 录?

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

Q: What common words use 录?

Common words containing 录 include: 录音 (lù yīn) — recording; 记录 (jì lù) — To record or a record; 录取 (lù qǔ) — To admit; to recruit; to accept (an applicant).

How to Write 录

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

录 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To record; to tape.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 录 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 录

录音 lù yīn

recording

记录 jì lù

To record or a record

录取 lù qǔ

To admit; to recruit; to accept (an applicant)

Example Sentences

我在听录音。

wǒ zài tīng lù yīn

I am listening to the recording.

请记录一下。

qǐng jì lù yī xià

Please take a record of it.

他被大学录取了。

tā bèi dà xué lù qǔ le

He was admitted to the university.

Similar Characters

寻 xún

彖 tuàn

灵 líng

Practice Writing 录 (lù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 录

What does 录 (lù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 录 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 录 and 寻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 录?

What common words use 录?

How to Write 录 (lù)