How to Write 氇 (lu) — Meaning “woollen fabric”

Imagine a 'road' (路) made of 'wool' (毛) — a soft, woven pathway in Tibet. This visual combines the two parts and reminds you that 氇 is a woollen fabric often associated with Tibetan culture.

Write 毛 first with its three horizontal strokes and a curved hook, then write 路 on the right with balanced proportions. A common mistake is making 毛 too small or squishing 路, which ruins the symmetry. Ensure the entire character fits within a square shape, with 毛 occupying about one-third of the width.

氇 (lu) has 路 on the right and refers specifically to Pulu, a Tibetan woollen fabric. 氆 (pu) has 普 on the right and is used in the word 氆氇 (pulu) for the same fabric. 氅 (chang) has 敞 on the right and means a cloak or wide coat, not a fabric type.

氇 appears mainly in the word 氆氇 (pulu), a traditional Tibetan woollen fabric used for clothing and blankets. It is not common in everyday Chinese but carries cultural importance as a symbol of Tibetan handicrafts. You might see it in travel guides, textile articles, or discussions about ethnic minority cultures in China.

Common words containing 氇 include: 氆氇 (pǔ lu) — Pulu (traditional Tibetan woollen fabric); 氇子 (lu zi) — woollen fabric / pulu; 织氇 (zhī lu) — To weave wool fabric.