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March 24, 2026
滷lǔ(lu3)
The character 滷 (lǔ) refers to a type of savory sauce or broth, often used in cooking to flavor meats and vegetables. It indicates a mixture that usually includes soy sauce, spices, and sometimes sugar, creating a rich, umami taste. This word is commonly encountered in recipes and culinary discussions.
Strokes14Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, the concept of 滷 is closely associated with traditional braising techniques, particularly in dishes like 滷肉饭 (lǔ ròu fàn), which is recognized as a beloved comfort food in Taiwan.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pot of bubbling sauce, where the steam rising from it forms the character 滷. The 'water' radical (氵) suggests the liquid nature of the sauce, while the 'road' component (各) hints at the journey flavors take in a dish.
Meanings of 滷
lǔ(lu3)
1sauce, gravy, broth; brine
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滷Simplified
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氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
卤 (lǔ) refers specifically to a method of cooking or braising in a flavored liquid, while 滷 (lǔ) denotes the sauce or broth itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pot of bubbling sauce, where the steam rising from it forms the character 滷. The 'water' radical (氵) suggests the liquid nature of the sauce, while the 'road' component (各) hints at the journey flavors take in a dish.
Usage Notes
滷 is typically used in a culinary context, so it's important to pair it with food-related terms. Avoid using it in non-cooking discussions, as it sounds out of place. Pay attention to the third tone in pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 滷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to the theme of food and cooking found in HSK Level 2. Students should focus on related food vocabulary to enhance their culinary conversations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, the concept of 滷 is closely associated with traditional braising techniques, particularly in dishes like 滷肉饭 (lǔ ròu fàn), which is recognized as a beloved comfort food in Taiwan.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 滷 with other sauce-related words like 酱 (jiàng), which is more general. For example, saying '我喜欢滷酱' (wǒ xǐ huān lǔ jiàng) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢酱' or specify the type of sauce.
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Cultural Notes for 滷
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In Chinese cuisine, the concept of 滷 is closely associated with traditional braising techniques, particularly in dishes like 滷肉饭 (lǔ ròu fàn), which is recognized as a beloved comfort food in Taiwan.
Word Family of 滷
Words Containing This Character13
卤lǔsalt鹵
卤莽hot-headed鹵莽
卤水brine鹵水
卤素halogen (chemistry)鹵素
卤肉stewed meat滷肉
卤味lǔwèifood prepared by stewing in soy sauce and spices滷味
