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March 24, 2026
滤(濾)lǜ(lv4)
The character 滤 (lǜ) means 'to filter' or 'to strain.' It is commonly used in contexts involving food preparation, such as filtering liquids or straining solids from a mixture. This character conveys the idea of separating substances to achieve a clearer or purer result.
Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#14484DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the process of filtering is essential, especially in making clear broths or teas. The practice of straining tea leaves from brewed tea is a common ritual in Chinese tea culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef named 'Lǜ' who is constantly filtering soup to remove unwanted bits. The radical 水 (water) suggests the liquid being filtered, while the character's form reminds you of a sieve that 'Lǜ' uses to keep his soup clear.
Meanings of 滤
lǜ(lv4)
primary
1to strain
2to filter
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About 滤
滤Simplified
濾Traditional
13Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#14484Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 滤
Quick Contrast
过滤 (guò lǜ) vs 滤 (lǜ) — use 过滤 when emphasizing the process of filtering through a medium, while 滤 focuses on the act of straining or separating.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone; 滤 is pronounced with a falling tone (lǜ). It is typically used in both formal and informal contexts but is especially prevalent in culinary discussions. Common collocations include 滤水 (to filter water) and 滤镜 (filter lens).
HSK Study Tips
Though 滤 is not in the official HSK lists, it connects well with other food-related terms at HSK 2 and 3, such as 食物 (shíwù, food) and 饮料 (yǐnliào, drink). Focus on using it in practical cooking scenarios to reinforce your vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 滤 with 率 (lǜ, rate) due to the similar pronunciation. Remember that 滤 specifically relates to filtering, while 率 deals with rates or ratios.
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 虑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 濾.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half虑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 滤?
Decomposition of 滤
IDS Structure⿰氵虑
滤Full Character
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氵shui3
left
虑lü4
right
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Which of these is a component of 滤?
How to say to strain in Chinese
“to strain” in Chinese is滤lǜ
The character 滤 (lǜ) means 'to filter' or 'to strain.' It is commonly used in contexts involving food preparation, such as filtering liquids or straining solids from a mixture. This character conveys the idea of separating substances to achieve a clearer or purer result.
When to use 滤
Be mindful of the tone; 滤 is pronounced with a falling tone (lǜ). It is typically used in both formal and informal contexts but is especially prevalent in culinary discussions. Common collocations include 滤水 (to filter water) and 滤镜 (filter lens).
滤 or something close to it
过滤 (guò lǜ) vs 滤 (lǜ) — use 过滤 when emphasizing the process of filtering through a medium, while 滤 focuses on the act of straining or separating.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 滤 with 率 (lǜ, rate) due to the similar pronunciation. Remember that 滤 specifically relates to filtering, while 率 deals with rates or ratios.
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Grammar Patterns of 滤
滤 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
她____煮好咖啡，然后把羊角面包放进烤箱加热。
She percolated the coffee and put croissants in the oven to warm.
Example Sentences for 滤 (10)
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她滤煮好咖啡，然后把羊角面包放进烤箱加热。
tā lǜ zhǔ hǎo kā fēi， ， rán hòu bǎ yáng jiǎo miàn bāo fàng jìn kǎo xiāng jiā。
She percolated the coffee and put croissants in the oven to warm.
2
这种酶会使啤酒更容易过滤。
zhè zhǒng méi huì shǐ pí jiǔ gēng róng yì guò lǜ。
This enzyme would make the filtration of beer easier.
