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

Q: What does 路 (lù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 路 (lù) means "road". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 路 stroke by stroke?

路 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 路 and 䠀?

路 (lù) and 䠀 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 路?

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

Q: What common words use 路?

Common words containing 路 include: 走路 (zǒu lù) — To walk.; 马路 (mǎ lù) — Road; street; 路线 (lù xiàn) — Route.

How to Write 路

The character 路 (lù) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

路 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese. It means road.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 路 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 路

走路 zǒu lù

To walk.

马路 mǎ lù

Road; street

路线 lù xiàn

Route

Example Sentences

我每天走路去学校。

wǒ měi tiān zǒu lù qù xué xiào

I walk to school every day.

马路上有很多车。

mǎ lù shàng yǒu hěn duō chē

There are many cars on the road.

请告诉我回家路线。

qǐng gào sù wǒ huí jiā lù xiàn

Please tell me the way home.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

Practice Writing 路 (lù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 路

What does 路 (lù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 路 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 路 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 路?

What common words use 路?

How to Write 路 (lù)