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

Q: What does 驴 (lǘ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 驴 (lǘ) means "Donkey". with 7 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 驴 stroke by stroke?

驴 has 7 strokes. The radical is 马. 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 驴 and 驭?

驴 (lǘ) and 驭 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 驴?

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

Q: What common words use 驴?

Common words containing 驴 include: 小驴 (xiǎo lǘ) — small donkey; 驴肉 (lǘ ròu) — Donkey meat; 驴友 (lǘ yǒu) — Backpacker; travel buddy.

How to Write 驴

The character 驴 (lǘ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 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

驴 is pronounced lǘ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Donkey.

Common Words with 驴

小驴 xiǎo lǘ

small donkey

驴肉 lǘ ròu

Donkey meat

驴友 lǘ yǒu

Backpacker; travel buddy

Example Sentences

草地上有一头小驴。

cǎo dì shàng yǒu yī tóu xiǎo lǘ

There is a little donkey on the grass.

驴肉火烧很好吃。

lǘ ròu huǒ shāo hěn hǎo chī

Donkey meat burgers are delicious.

他是一个资深驴友。

tā shì yí gè zī shēn lǘ yǒu

He is an experienced backpacker.

Similar Characters

驭 yù

驮 duò

驯 xùn

Practice Writing 驴 (lǘ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驴

What does 驴 (lǘ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 驴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 驴 and 驭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 驴?

What common words use 驴?

How to Write 驴 (lǘ)