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腌 (yān) - use 卤 when referring specifically to the brine used in cooking, while 腌 is more general for marinating food.
Learners often confuse 卤 with similar-sounding characters like 鹿 (lù, deer) due to tonal mistakes. It is typically used in informal contexts related to food, but can also appear in more technical discussions in chemistry. Common collocations include 卤味 (lǔwèi, braised flavor) and 卤菜 (lǔcài, braised dishes).
While 卤 is not in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial for learners at HSK 3 and above who are interested in cooking or food vocabulary. Students should focus on its culinary applications and practice related phrases.
Learners often mistakenly write 卤 as 鹿 (lù), confusing the tones and meanings. Remember, 卤 relates to brine and cooking, while 鹿 means deer. Double-check your pronunciation to avoid this mix-up.
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Etymology of 卤
Simplified form of 鹵. Pictograph of a bag of salt.
A container used to brine pickles
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How to say salt in Chinese
“salt” in Chinese is卤
The character 卤 (lǔ) primarily refers to a brine used in cooking, especially for stewing meats with soy sauce and spices. This character can also denote halogens in a chemistry context, but it is most commonly associated with food preparation and flavoring techniques in Chinese cuisine.
When to use 卤
Learners often confuse 卤 with similar-sounding characters like 鹿 (lù, deer) due to tonal mistakes. It is typically used in informal contexts related to food, but can also appear in more technical discussions in chemistry. Common collocations include 卤味 (lǔwèi, braised flavor) and 卤菜 (lǔcài, braised dishes).
卤 or something close to it
腌 (yān) - use 卤 when referring specifically to the brine used in cooking, while 腌 is more general for marinating food.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 卤 as 鹿 (lù), confusing the tones and meanings. Remember, 卤 relates to brine and cooking, while 鹿 means deer. Double-check your pronunciation to avoid this mix-up.
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Grammar Patterns of 卤
卤 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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照像材料含有亲水胶体的感蓝____化银卤剂层.
The photographic elements contain a blue - sensitive hydrophilic colloid silver halide emulsion layer.
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Popular dishes include 卤味 (lǔwèi) which refers to various meats braised in a savory sauce, often served in markets.
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