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

Q: What does 甪 (lù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 甪 (lù) means "Lu (a character used in place names).". with 6 strokes and the radical 用.

Q: How do you write 甪 stroke by stroke?

甪 has 6 strokes. The radical is 用. 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 甪 and 用?

甪 (lù) and 用 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 甪?

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

Q: What common words use 甪?

Common words containing 甪 include: 甪直 (lù zhí) — Luzhi (an ancient town in Suzhou).; 甪里 (lù lǐ) — Luli (a place name).; 甪端 (lù duān) — Luduan (a mythical auspicious beast)..

How to Write 甪

The character 甪 (lù) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 用 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

甪 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lu (a character used in place names)..

Common Words with 甪

甪直 lù zhí

Luzhi (an ancient town in Suzhou).

甪里 lù lǐ

Luli (a place name).

甪端 lù duān

Luduan (a mythical auspicious beast).

Example Sentences

甪直是一个古镇。

lù zhí shì yí gè gǔ zhèn

Luzhi is an ancient town.

甪里在江苏省。

lù lǐ zài jiāng sū shěng

Luli is in Jiangsu Province.

甪端是古代神兽。

lù duān shì gǔ dài shén shòu

Luduan is an ancient mythical beast.

Similar Characters

用 yòng

甩 shuǎi

甫 fǔ

Practice Writing 甪 (lù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甪

What does 甪 (lù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甪 and 用?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甪?

What common words use 甪?

How to Write 甪 (lù)