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

Q: What does 藘 (lǘ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藘 (lǘ) means "madder (a type of plant)". with 19 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藘 stroke by stroke?

藘 has 19 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 藘 and 䕭?

藘 (lǘ) and 䕭 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 藘?

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

Q: What common words use 藘?

Common words containing 藘 include: 茹藘 (rú lǘ) — madder (a plant used for dyeing); 藘草 (lǘ cǎo) — lv grass; 藘茹 (lǘ rú) — lvru (a medicinal herb; madder).

How to Write 藘

The character 藘 (lǘ) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

藘 is pronounced lǘ in Mandarin Chinese. It means madder (a type of plant).

Common Words with 藘

茹藘 rú lǘ

madder (a plant used for dyeing)

藘草 lǘ cǎo

lv grass

藘茹 lǘ rú

lvru (a medicinal herb; madder)

Example Sentences

茹藘可以做染料。

rú lǘ kě yǐ zuò rǎn liào

Madder can be used as a dye.

这种藘草很常见。

zhè zhǒng lǘ cǎo hěn cháng jiàn

This madder is very common.

藘茹是一种草药。

lǘ rú shì yī zhǒng cǎo yào

Lvru is a type of herbal medicine.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

薰 xūn

薶 mái

Practice Writing 藘 (lǘ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藘

What does 藘 (lǘ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藘 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藘?

What common words use 藘?

How to Write 藘 (lǘ)