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March 24, 2026
陆(陸)liù(liu4)
The character 陆 (liù) primarily means 'six,' specifically as a banker's anti-fraud numeral. It can also refer to 'shore,' 'land,' or 'continent,' depending on the context. In addition, it is a common Chinese surname, Lu, which is used in both formal and informal settings.
Strokes7Radical阝Frequency#13500DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the number six is considered lucky and symbolizes smooth progress, making 陆 an important character in business contexts. The use of 陆 in financial transactions reflects the traditional importance of numerology in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Think of 陆 as a 'landmark' (陆) where '6' (liù) paths converge. Visualize a six-sided die landing on a shore, representing both the number and the meaning of land. The character has the radical for earth (土) at the bottom, emphasizing its connection to land.
Meanings of 陆
liù(liu4)
primary
1six (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
2shore
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About 陆
陆Simplified
陸Traditional
7Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#13500Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 陆 (liù) with 六 (liù), which is the regular character for 'six.' Remember that 陆 is specifically used in financial contexts. It can be used in both informal and formal conversations, but be careful with pronunciation as it shares tones with other numerals.
HSK Study Tips
Though not officially part of the HSK curriculum, 陆 can be linked to HSK Level 1 through the number 六 (liù). Students should focus on recognizing its use in contexts related to finance and land, as well as its pronunciation and writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 陆 with 六 when writing or speaking. For instance, saying '我有陆个苹果' is incorrect; it should be '我有六个苹果' (I have six apples).
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陆 = 阝 + 击. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 陆
IDS Structure⿰阝击
陆Full Character
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阝yi4
left
击ji1
right
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How to say surname Lu in Chinese
“surname Lu” in Chinese is陆lù
The character 陆 (liù) primarily means 'six,' specifically as a banker's anti-fraud numeral. It can also refer to 'shore,' 'land,' or 'continent,' depending on the context. In addition, it is a common Chinese surname, Lu, which is used in both formal and informal settings.
When to use 陆
Common mistakes include confusing 陆 (liù) with 六 (liù), which is the regular character for 'six.' Remember that 陆 is specifically used in financial contexts. It can be used in both informal and formal conversations, but be careful with pronunciation as it shares tones with other numerals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 陆 with 六 when writing or speaking. For instance, saying '我有陆个苹果' is incorrect; it should be '我有六个苹果' (I have six apples).
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Grammar Patterns of 陆
陆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 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.
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银行账户密码是陆一二三四。
Yínháng zhànghù mìmǎ shì liù yī èr sān sì.
The bank account password is 61234.
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这张支票的金额是陆百元。
Zhè zhāng zhīpiào de jīn'é shì liù bǎi yuán.
The amount on this check is six hundred yuan.
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Word Family of 陆
Words Containing This Character20
大陆dàlùcontinent大陸
登陆dēnglùto land登陸
着陆landing著陸
陆续lùxùin turn陸續
陆军lùjūnarmy陸軍
陆liùshore陸
陆地lùdìdry land (as opposed to the sea)陸地
内陆inland內陸
海军陆战队marine corps海軍陸戰隊
新大陆the New World新大陸
陆路land route陸路
陆上land-based陸上
水陆water and land水陸
软着陆soft landing (e.g. of spacecraft)軟著陸
海陆空sea land air (transport, or military operations)海陸空
陆陆续续in succession陸陸續續
陆川Luchuan county in Yulin 玉林[Yùlín], Guangxi陸川
光怪陆离monstrous and multicolored光怪陸離
奥斯陆Oslo, capital of Norway奧斯陸
大陆架continental shelf大陸架
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Frequently Asked Questions about 陆
陆 (liù) is used as a banker's numeral for 'six' and in contexts related to land, while 六 (liù) is the standard character for the number six in general counting.
Yes, 陆 can refer to land or shore in everyday speech, though it is less common than its use in financial contexts.
Yes, it can be found in phrases related to geography or finance, such as 陆地 (lù dì) meaning 'land'.
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