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March 24, 2026
瀘lú(lu2)
The character 瀘 (lú) refers specifically to a river located in Jiangxi province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts or when discussing regional features. This character may not be commonly encountered in everyday language, making it more relevant in specific discussions about Chinese geography.
Strokes19Radical氵
Cultural Note
The 瀘 River is part of Jiangxi's rich natural heritage, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and hydrological systems. Understanding local rivers like 瀘 can enhance one's appreciation of Chinese environmental culture and regional pride.
Memory Tip
Imagine a winding river (瀘) flowing through the lush landscapes of Jiangxi. The character looks like a flowing stream with its flowing water radical (氵) on the left. Connect 'lú' with 'luge', a sport that also travels down a course, mirroring the movement of water.
Meanings of 瀘
lú(lu2)
1a river in Jiangxi province
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About 瀘
瀘Simplified
19Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
When using this character, ensure you are in the appropriate context of discussing geographical features. It is usually more formal and specific, so avoid using it in casual conversations unless the topic is relevant. Be careful with the tone; the correct pronunciation is crucial to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瀘 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be associated with HSK Level 4 words related to geography. Students should focus on tone practice and how to use geographical terms in context.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 瀘 with similar-sounding words or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我去瀘' (I go to Lú) is incorrect; instead, use a more specific geographical context.
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2The sound half盧 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 瀘?
Decomposition of 瀘
IDS Structure⿰氵盧
瀘Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
盧lu2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 瀘?
How to say a river in Jiangxi province in Chinese
“a river in Jiangxi province” in Chinese is瀘lú
The character 瀘 (lú) refers specifically to a river located in Jiangxi province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts or when discussing regional features. This character may not be commonly encountered in everyday language, making it more relevant in specific discussions about Chinese geography.
When to use 瀘
When using this character, ensure you are in the appropriate context of discussing geographical features. It is usually more formal and specific, so avoid using it in casual conversations unless the topic is relevant. Be careful with the tone; the correct pronunciation is crucial to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 瀘 with similar-sounding words or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我去瀘' (I go to Lú) is incorrect; instead, use a more specific geographical context.
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瀘
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Word Family of 瀘
Words Containing This Character14
泸lúplace name瀘
泸州Luzhou prefecture-level city in Sichuan瀘州
泸沽湖Lugu Lake瀘沽湖
泸定桥Luding Bridge over Dadu river 大渡河[Dàdùhé] in Sichuan, built by Kangxi in 1706, linking Luding county Sichuan Luding county 瀘定縣|泸定县[Lúdìngxiàn] with Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu]瀘定橋
泸州市Luzhou prefecture-level city in Sichuan瀘州市
泸定Luding county (Tibetan: lcags zam rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)瀘定
泸县Lu county in Luzhou 瀘州|泸州[Lúzhōu], Sichuan瀘縣
泸定县Luding county (Tibetan: lcags zam rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)瀘定縣
泸水Lushui county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan瀘水
泸西Luxi county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan瀘西
泸西县Luxi county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan瀘西縣
泸溪Luxi county in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture 湘西土家族苗族自治州[XiāngxīTǔjiāzúMiáozúzìzhìzhōu]瀘溪
泸溪县Luxi county in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture 湘西土家族苗族自治州[XiāngxīTǔjiāzúMiáozúzìzhìzhōu]瀘溪縣
泸水县Lushui county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan瀘水縣
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Compound Meaning
What does 泸 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瀘
瀘 refers to a river in Jiangxi province, specifically indicating a geographical feature.
You can use it to describe the river's location, such as '瀘河位于江西省。' (The Lú River is located in Jiangxi province.)
No, it's primarily used in specific contexts related to geography and may not appear often in daily conversations.
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