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

Q: What does 禄 (lù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 禄 (lù) means "Official's salary; prosperity.". with 12 strokes and the radical 礻.

Q: How do you write 禄 stroke by stroke?

禄 has 12 strokes. The radical is 礻. 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 禄 and 祥?

禄 (lù) and 祥 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 禄?

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

Q: What common words use 禄?

Common words containing 禄 include: 福禄 (fú lù) — Prosperity and happiness; 俸禄 (fèng lù) — official's salary; 功名利禄 (gōng míng lì lù) — fame and wealth.

How to Write 禄

The character 禄 (lù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 礻 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

禄 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Official's salary; prosperity..

Common Words with 禄

福禄 fú lù

Prosperity and happiness

俸禄 fèng lù

official's salary

功名利禄 gōng míng lì lù

fame and wealth

Example Sentences

祝你福禄双全。

zhù nǐ fú lù shuāng quán

Wish you both happiness and wealth.

古代的官员有俸禄。

gǔ dài de guān yuán yǒu fèng lù

Ancient officials had salaries.

他不追求功名利禄。

tā bù zhuī qiú gōng míng lì lù

He doesn't pursue fame and fortune.

Similar Characters

祥 xiáng

祧 tiāo

祯 zhēn

Practice Writing 禄 (lù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 禄

What does 禄 (lù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 禄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 禄 and 祥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 禄?

What common words use 禄?

How to Write 禄 (lù)