Mandarin TempleMandarin Temple Beta Come for Knowledge. Stay for Wisdom.
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
逯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逯lùsurname Luunknown, 11 strokes, radical 辶
逯lùto leave without a reason; surnamenr, 11 strokes, radical 辶
逯lùto walk aimlesslyunknown, 11 strokes, radical 辶
lù(Lu4) T4
  1. 1surname Lu
  2. 2to leave without a reason; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Lu — see the Surname Dictionary
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

逯lù(Lu4)

The character 逯 (lù) primarily refers to the act of leaving without a clear reason, often implying a sense of aimlessness in one's actions. It can also be a surname, commonly associated with certain Chinese families. In contexts related to movement, it conveys a feeling of wandering or meandering without purpose.

Strokes11Radical辶
Cultural Note

The surname 逯 is rare and may be encountered in historical texts or genealogical studies, reflecting the diverse lineage in Chinese culture. Understanding such surnames can provide insights into familial heritage and social history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person named Lu who is walking aimlessly down a street, pondering life decisions. The character 逯 has a left component that looks like a person walking (走), and the right part suggests a sense of travel or movement. Visualize Lu leaving without a destination in mind.

Meanings of 逯

lù(Lu4)
1to leave without a reason; surname
2to walk aimlessly
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 逯

逯Simplified
11Strokes
辶Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 逯

JasonAmy

Podcast: 逯

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 逯

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 逯 with similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciations. It is used more in literary or historical contexts than in everyday conversation, and its usage as a surname may vary in formality. Be cautious with the pronunciation to avoid mixing it up with more common words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 逯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to higher-level words related to movement or travel. Students should focus on the character's structure and its use in classical texts to deepen their understanding of nuanced expressions in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 逯 when they mean to say 走 (zǒu), which means to walk or go in a more direct sense. For example, saying '我逯去商店' (Wǒ lù qù shāngdiàn) is incorrect; it should be '我走去商店' (Wǒ zǒu qù shāngdiàn).

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 逯

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 逯 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Etymology of 逯

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
+
Phonetic (sound)录
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters

Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 逯

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half录 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

Want the full history of 逯? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.

Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 逯?

Decomposition of 逯

IDS Structure⿺辶录
逯Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
录Lu4
inner
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 逯?

How to say surname Lu in Chinese

“surname Lu” in Chinese is逯lù

The character 逯 (lù) primarily refers to the act of leaving without a clear reason, often implying a sense of aimlessness in one's actions. It can also be a surname, commonly associated with certain Chinese families. In contexts related to movement, it conveys a feeling of wandering or meandering without purpose.

When to use 逯

Learners often confuse 逯 with similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciations. It is used more in literary or historical contexts than in everyday conversation, and its usage as a surname may vary in formality. Be cautious with the pronunciation to avoid mixing it up with more common words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 逯 when they mean to say 走 (zǒu), which means to walk or go in a more direct sense. For example, saying '我逯去商店' (Wǒ lù qù shāngdiàn) is incorrect; it should be '我走去商店' (Wǒ zǒu qù shāngdiàn).

Write 逯

逯

Practice writing 逯 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Word Family of 逯

Words Containing This Character1
逯lùto walk cautiously
Exercise 1 of 1

Compound Meaning

What does 逯 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 逯

It's not commonly used in everyday speech; it often appears in literary contexts.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 逯?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.