unknown, 15 strokes, radical 戈, rank #41679, Very Hard
戮
lù
old variant of 戮[lu4]
unknown, 15 strokes, radical 戈, rank #41679, Very Hard
lù(lu4) T4
1to kill, to massacre; to oppress
2to peel with a knife
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March 24, 2026
戮(剹)lù(lu4)
The character 戮 (lù) primarily means 'to kill' or 'to massacre,' often used to describe violent acts of slaughter. It can also imply oppression or severe punishment. This character is more formal and may be found in literary or historical contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Strokes15Radical戈Frequency#41679DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, the concept of 戮 is often associated with tales of war and conflict, reflecting the historical significance of warfare in shaping Chinese society. Many classical texts discuss the consequences of 戮 on both the victors and the vanquished.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fierce battle scene where soldiers wield their swords (戈, a radical in the character) to kill the enemy. The character 戮 looks like a soldier in action, and 'lù' sounds like 'loot,' which is what sometimes happens after a massacre.
Meanings of 戮
lù(lu4)
1to kill, to massacre; to oppress
2to peel with a knife
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About 戮
戮Simplified
剹Traditional
15Strokes
戈Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 戮
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fierce battle scene where soldiers wield their swords (戈, a radical in the character) to kill the enemy. The character 戮 looks like a soldier in action, and 'lù' sounds like 'loot,' which is what sometimes happens after a massacre.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 'lù'; using the wrong tone could change the meaning completely. This character is often used in formal writing, so it's less common in casual conversation. Common collocations include '屠戮' (túlù), meaning 'slaughter'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 戮 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it's useful for understanding literary texts or historical discussions. Students should also familiarize themselves with related words such as '杀' (shā, to kill) and '屠' (tú, to butcher).
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, the concept of 戮 is often associated with tales of war and conflict, reflecting the historical significance of warfare in shaping Chinese society. Many classical texts discuss the consequences of 戮 on both the victors and the vanquished.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 戮 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'lǜ' (绿, green) instead of 'lù' can lead to misunderstandings. Always double-check the tone when using this character.
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Grammar Patterns of 戮
戮 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 2
Complete the Sentence
战争颠倒是非：杀____与残忍成了美德。
War turns morality inside out: killing and cruelty are virtues.
War turns morality inside out: killing and cruelty are virtues.
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求你将他们拉出来,好象将宰的羊,叫他们等候杀戮的6日子.
qiú nǐ jiāng tā mén lā chū lái, , hǎo xiàng jiāng zǎi de, yáng , jiào tā mén děng hòu shā6 lù de.
Set them apart for the day of slaughter!
Cultural Notes for 戮
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese history, the concept of 戮 is often associated with tales of war and conflict, reflecting the historical significance of warfare in shaping Chinese society. Many classical texts discuss the consequences of 戮 on both the victors and the vanquished.
Word Family of 戮
Words Containing This Character6
杀戮to massacre殺戮
戮lùto peel with a knife剹
屠戮slaughter
诛戮to put to death誅戮
戮力同心concerted efforts in a common cause (idiom); united and working together
刑戮executed
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Compound Meaning
What does 杀戮 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 戮
You might say, '历史上有很多屠戮的事件' (There have been many massacres in history).
No, 戮 is typically used in more formal contexts like literature, history, or news reports.
You can remember 'lù' by associating it with the word 'loot,' which can occur after a massacre.
