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

Q: What does 褛 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 褛 (lǚ) means "tattered; ragged". with 14 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 褛 stroke by stroke?

褛 has 14 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 褛 and 裎?

褛 (lǚ) and 裎 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 褛?

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

Q: What common words use 褛?

Common words containing 褛 include: 褴褛 (lán lǚ) — ragged; tattered (clothes); 衣衫褴褛 (yī shān lán lǚ) — In rags / Tattered clothes; 破褛 (pò lǚ) — ragged clothes.

How to Write 褛

The character 褛 (lǚ) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

褛 is pronounced lǚ in Mandarin Chinese. It means tattered; ragged.

Common Words with 褛

褴褛 lán lǚ

ragged; tattered (clothes)

衣衫褴褛 yī shān lán lǚ

In rags / Tattered clothes

破褛 pò lǚ

ragged clothes

Example Sentences

他的衣服很褴褛。

tā de yī fú hěn lán lǚ

His clothes are in tatters.

那个人衣衫褴褛。

nà ge rén yī shān lán lǚ

That person is dressed in rags.

他穿着一件破褛。

tā chuān zhe yī jiàn pò lǚ

He is wearing ragged clothes.

Similar Characters

裎 chéng

裕 yù

裙 qún

Practice Writing 褛 (lǚ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 褛

What does 褛 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 褛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 褛 and 裎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 褛?

What common words use 褛?

How to Write 褛 (lǚ)