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渌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
渌lùto straing, 11 strokes, radical 氵
渌lùclear (water)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
渌lùstrain liquidsunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
lù(lu4)lu T4
  1. 1to strain
  2. 2clear (water)
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March 24, 2026

渌(淥)lù(lu4)

The character 渌 (lù) refers to the action of straining or filtering liquids, particularly water, to remove impurities. It is commonly used in contexts involving cooking or preparing drinks where clarity is desired, such as filtering tea or water. The nuance implies a careful process to achieve purity and clarity.

Strokes11Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese tea culture, straining tea leaves from brewed tea is a common practice to ensure a smooth drinking experience. The use of 渌 emphasizes the importance of clarity in tea preparation, reflecting the value placed on purity in Chinese culinary traditions.

Memory tip

Think of 渌 as a filter for water. The left part, 水 (shuǐ), represents water, and the right part, 吕 (lǚ), can remind you of the sound of 'lù'. Visualize a clear stream of water flowing through a fine mesh, leaving behind any dirt and impurities.

Meanings of 渌

lù(lu4)
1to strain
2clear (water)
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About 渌

渌Simplified
淥Traditional
11Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 渌

Usage Notes

A common mistake is confusing 渌 with similar characters like 清 (qīng), which means 'clear' but does not imply the action of straining. This character is used in both informal and formal contexts, so it's versatile. Be cautious with the tone; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with words that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

While 渌 is not an HSK level word, it shares a thematic connection with water-related vocabulary. Students should focus on mastering words related to cooking and preparation, such as 煮 (zhǔ, to boil) and 清 (qīng, clear), to expand their culinary vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 渌 when they mean to say 清 (qīng) or 澄 (chéng), which refer to clarity but do not imply straining. For example, saying '我渌水' (wǒ lù shuǐ) when they mean 'I want clear water' would be incorrect; it should be '我想要清水' (wǒ xiǎng yào qīng shuǐ).

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Etymology of 渌

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)录
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Origin

渌 = 氵 + 录. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 渌

IDS Structure⿰氵录
渌Full character
=
氵shui3
left
录Lu4
right
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Parts

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How to say to strain in Chinese

“to strain” in Chinese is渌lù

The character 渌 (lù) refers to the action of straining or filtering liquids, particularly water, to remove impurities. It is commonly used in contexts involving cooking or preparing drinks where clarity is desired, such as filtering tea or water. The nuance implies a careful process to achieve purity and clarity.

When to use 渌

A common mistake is confusing 渌 with similar characters like 清 (qīng), which means 'clear' but does not imply the action of straining. This character is used in both informal and formal contexts, so it's versatile. Be cautious with the tone; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with words that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 渌 when they mean to say 清 (qīng) or 澄 (chéng), which refer to clarity but do not imply straining. For example, saying '我渌水' (wǒ lù shuǐ) when they mean 'I want clear water' would be incorrect; it should be '我想要清水' (wǒ xiǎng yào qīng shuǐ).

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Word Family of 渌

Words containing this character1
渌lùclear (water)淥

Frequently Asked Questions about 渌

It is not frequently used in casual conversation but may appear in cooking contexts or when discussing water purity.

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