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

Q: What does 鹭 (lù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹭 (lù) means "heron or egret". with 18 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹭 stroke by stroke?

鹭 has 18 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹭 and 鹦?

鹭 (lù) and 鹦 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 鹭?

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

Q: What common words use 鹭?

Common words containing 鹭 include: 白鹭 (bái lù) — Egret; 苍鹭 (cāng lù) — Grey heron; 鹭鸶 (lù sī) — egret.

How to Write 鹭

The character 鹭 (lù) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹭 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese. It means heron or egret.

Common Words with 鹭

白鹭 bái lù

Egret

苍鹭 cāng lù

Grey heron

鹭鸶 lù sī

egret

Example Sentences

一行白鹭上青天。

yī xíng bái lù shàng qīng tiān

A line of white egrets flies up into the blue sky.

苍鹭站在水里。

cāng lù zhàn zài shuǐ lǐ

The grey heron is standing in the water.

鹭鸶在湖边找鱼吃。

lù sī zài hú biān zhǎo yú chī

The egret is looking for fish to eat by the lake.

Similar Characters

鹦 yīng

鹧 zhè

鹨 liù

Practice Writing 鹭 (lù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹭

What does 鹭 (lù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹭 and 鹦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹭?

What common words use 鹭?

How to Write 鹭 (lù)