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March 24, 2026
漉lù(lu4)
The character 漉 (lù) means to filter or strain liquids, often used in cooking or in the context of preparing beverages like tea. It can also imply the action of something dripping or being wet, suggesting a transformation from a solid or dense state to a more liquid one.
Strokes14Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese tea culture, the act of 漉 is essential for preparing high-quality tea, emphasizing the importance of clarity and flavor in the beverage. This character reflects the meticulousness of traditional Chinese brewing techniques.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'loo' (lù) where water is dripping from the faucet, creating a puddle below. The character 漉 features the water radical 氵, and 'loo' sounds similar to 'lù', helping you remember that it relates to liquids and filtering.
Meanings of 漉
lù(lu4)
1to filter, to strain; dripping, wet
2strain liquids
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About 漉
漉Simplified
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氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 漉
Quick Contrast
滤 (lǜ) - use 漉 when emphasizing the action of straining liquids in cooking; use 滤 for general filtering contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'loo' (lù) where water is dripping from the faucet, creating a puddle below. The character 漉 features the water radical 氵, and 'loo' sounds similar to 'lù', helping you remember that it relates to liquids and filtering.
Usage Notes
This verb is often used in culinary contexts, such as filtering tea or liquids. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that may imply different actions. The tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the falling tone (lù) to convey the correct meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Though 漉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to related terms in cooking and food preparation, which are more commonly found at HSK level 3 and above. Focus on the contexts in which filtering occurs, like tea preparation or straining pasta.
Cultural Note
In Chinese tea culture, the act of 漉 is essential for preparing high-quality tea, emphasizing the importance of clarity and flavor in the beverage. This character reflects the meticulousness of traditional Chinese brewing techniques.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 漉 with 露 (lù), which means 'dew' or 'to reveal.' For example, saying '我去露茶' instead of '我去漉茶' (I am going to reveal/strain tea) is incorrect; use 漉 for the correct context.
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Grammar Patterns of 漉
漉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 3
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詹姆斯从卧室出来，用毛巾擦着他湿____漉的头发。
James came out of his bedroom, toweling his wet hair.
Example Sentences for 漉 (3)
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詹姆斯从卧室出来，用毛巾擦着他湿漉漉的头发。
zhān mǔ sī cóng wò shì chū lái， ， yòng máo jīn cā zháo tā shī lù lù de tóu。
James came out of his bedroom, toweling his wet hair.
2
目的采用正交试实验法研究冬凌草的渗漉提取工艺.
mù de cǎi yòng zhèng jiāo shì shí yàn fǎ yán jiū dōng líng cǎo de shèn lù tí qǔ gōng yì.
ObjectiveTo study the percolation extraction process of Rabdosia rubescens by orthogonal texts.
3
埃迪浑身湿漉漉地爬上船, 然后把衣服扒下.
āi dí hún shēn shī lù lù dì pá shàng chuán, , rán hòu bǎ yī fú bā.
Eddy came on board soaked and dripping , and started to undress.
Cultural Notes for 漉
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese tea culture, the act of 漉 is essential for preparing high-quality tea, emphasizing the importance of clarity and flavor in the beverage. This character reflects the meticulousness of traditional Chinese brewing techniques.
Word Family of 漉
Words Containing This Character3
湿漉漉damp濕漉漉
漉lùstrain liquids
水漉漉dripping wet
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Compound Meaning
What does 湿漉漉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 漉
You can say, '请帮我把茶漉出来' (Qǐng bāng wǒ bǎ chá lù chūlái) meaning 'Please help me strain the tea.'
Yes, it is commonly used when preparing dishes that require straining, such as making broth or filtering fruit juices.
While 漉 specifically refers to filtering liquids, other words like 过滤 (guòlǜ) focus on the process of filtration more generally, often involving various methods.
