吕 (lǚ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吕 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吕 (lǚ) means "Lu (a surname)". with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吕 stroke by stroke?

吕 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吕 and 卟?

吕 (lǚ) and 卟 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 吕?

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

Q: What common words use 吕?

Common words containing 吕 include: 吕先生 (lǚ xiān shēng) — Mr. Lu; 姓吕 (xìng lǚ) — surnamed Lu; 吕剧 (lǚ jù) — Lü Opera (a local opera from Shandong).

How to Write 吕

The character 吕 (lǚ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

吕 is pronounced lǚ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lu (a surname).

Common Words with 吕

吕先生 lǚ xiān shēng

Mr. Lu

姓吕 xìng lǚ

surnamed Lu

吕剧 lǚ jù

Lü Opera (a local opera from Shandong)

Example Sentences

吕先生是我的老师。

lǚ xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Lü is my teacher.

我的好朋友姓吕。

wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu xìng lǚ

My best friend's surname is Lü.

他喜欢听山东吕剧。

tā xǐ huān tīng shān dōng lǚ jù

He likes listening to Shandong Lu Opera.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吕 (lǚ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吕

What does 吕 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吕 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吕?

What common words use 吕?

How to Write 吕 (lǚ)