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March 24, 2026
橹(㯭)lǔ(lu3)
The character 橹 (lǔ) refers to an oar or scull, which is a tool used for rowing a boat. It can also describe the action of rowing itself. This term is less commonly used in modern Chinese, often found in literary or poetic contexts related to water activities.
Strokes16Radical木Frequency#57853DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, rowing is often associated with leisure activities such as boating in scenic areas like West Lake in Hangzhou, where one might see the beautiful landscape while enjoying the act of rowing.
Memory Tip
Imagine a boat with a long oar (橹) slicing through the water as you row. The left component '木' (wood) reminds you that oars are made of wood, while the '𠂇' can represent the motion of rowing back and forth.
Meanings of 橹
lǔ(lu3)
1oar, scull; to row, to scull
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About 橹
橹Simplified
㯭Traditional
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木Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 橹
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a boat with a long oar (橹) slicing through the water as you row. The left component '木' (wood) reminds you that oars are made of wood, while the '𠂇' can represent the motion of rowing back and forth.
Usage Notes
While 橹 is a correct term, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation; instead, you might encounter 槳 (jiǎng) for 'oar' in modern contexts. Be cautious with tones; the character is pronounced as lǔ (third tone), which can be confused with the first tone in some dialects.
HSK Study Tips
Since 橹 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, focus on related words like 桨 (jiǎng) for 'oar' and 漕 (cáo) for 'to row.' Understanding these connections will help build your vocabulary around water-related activities.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, rowing is often associated with leisure activities such as boating in scenic areas like West Lake in Hangzhou, where one might see the beautiful landscape while enjoying the act of rowing.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 橹 with 桨 (jiǎng), thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, while both refer to oars, 橹 is more poetic and less common in daily use. A wrong example would be saying '我用橹划船' instead of '我用桨划船.'
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Cultural Notes for 橹
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In traditional Chinese culture, rowing is often associated with leisure activities such as boating in scenic areas like West Lake in Hangzhou, where one might see the beautiful landscape while enjoying the act of rowing.
Word Family of 橹
Words Containing This Character1
橹lǔscull (single oar worked from side to side over the stern of a boat) (free word)㯭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 橹
No, 橹 is more often found in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, where 桨 (jiǎng) is preferred.
Focus on the 'lǔ' sound and associate it with 'oar' by picturing yourself rowing a boat.
Phrases including 橹 are rare; however, you can combine it with verbs like 'row' (划 huá) for practice.
