榈 (lǘ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 榈 (lǘ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 榈 (lǘ) means "Palm tree". with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 榈 stroke by stroke?

榈 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 榈 and 桫?

榈 (lǘ) and 桫 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 榈?

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

Q: What common words use 榈?

Common words containing 榈 include: 棕榈 (zōng lǘ) — palm tree; 棕榈油 (zōng lǘ yóu) — palm oil; 棕榈叶 (zōng lǘ yè) — palm leaf.

How to Write 榈

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

榈 is pronounced lǘ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Palm tree.

Common Words with 榈

棕榈 zōng lǘ

palm tree

棕榈油 zōng lǘ yóu

palm oil

棕榈叶 zōng lǘ yè

palm leaf

Example Sentences

海边有很多棕榈树。

hǎi biān yǒu hěn duō zōng lǘ shù

There are many palm trees by the sea.

这种饼干含有棕榈油。

zhè zhǒng bǐng gān hán yǒu zōng lǘ yóu

These biscuits contain palm oil.

棕榈叶可以做扇子。

zōng lǘ yè kě yǐ zuò shàn zi

Palm leaves can be used to make fans.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

Practice Writing 榈 (lǘ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 榈

What does 榈 (lǘ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 榈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 榈 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 榈?

What common words use 榈?

How to Write 榈 (lǘ)