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璐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a beautiful variety of jadenr, 17 strokes, radical 王, rank #38334, Very Hard
beautiful jadeunknown, 17 strokes, radical 王, rank #38334, Very Hard
(lu4) T4
  1. 1a beautiful variety of jade
  2. 2beautiful jade
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March 24, 2026
(lu4)

璐 (lù) refers to a specific type of beautiful jade, often used in poetic or literary contexts to convey beauty and elegance. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but carries a connotation of preciousness and rarity, commonly associated with beautiful objects or traits in Chinese culture.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#38334DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jade is highly valued not just for its beauty but also for its cultural significance, often symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and protection. The use of 璐 in poetry highlights the aesthetic appreciation of jade in traditional Chinese art and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sparkling piece of jade that shines like a star (the character 璐 resembles two 'jewels' or 'gems' on either side of a central line, symbolizing beauty). The 'lù' sound can remind you of 'look,' as in 'look at this beautiful jade.'

Meanings of 璐

(lu4)
1a beautiful variety of jade
2beautiful jade
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About 璐

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 璐

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a sparkling piece of jade that shines like a star (the character 璐 resembles two 'jewels' or 'gems' on either side of a central line, symbolizing beauty). The 'lù' sound can remind you of 'look,' as in 'look at this beautiful jade.'

Usage Notes

While 璐 is a specific term, it is often used in conjunction with other words to describe jade or beauty. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with other jade-related terms. This character is more formal and poetic, making it suitable for literature or formal speech rather than casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 璐 is not part of the official HSK curriculum, understanding it can enrich your vocabulary related to gemstones and beauty. Focus on its usage in literary texts and how it pairs with other words like 玉 (yù - jade) to describe various types of jade more vividly.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jade is highly valued not just for its beauty but also for its cultural significance, often symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and protection. The use of 璐 in poetry highlights the aesthetic appreciation of jade in traditional Chinese art and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 璐 with more common terms for jade, such as 玉 (yù). For example, saying '我喜欢璐' (I like lù) is incorrect in a casual context; instead, use '我喜欢玉' (I like jade) for broader understanding.

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Pronunciation of 璐

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Etymology of 璐

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

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 路 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

jade

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 璐?

Decomposition of 璐

IDS Structure⿰王路
Full Character
=
Wang2
left
Lu4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 璐?

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Grammar Patterns of 璐

璐 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 2 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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Complete the Sentence

他显然指的是裘里斯 、 ____西 、 约翰呢-方檀和迈克尔的保镖亚伯特-奈里.

He obviously meant Jules, Lucy, Johnny Fontane and Michael's bodyguard, Albert Neri.

Example Sentences for 璐 (1)

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他显然指的是裘里斯 、 璐西 、 约翰呢-方檀和迈克尔的保镖亚伯特-奈里.

tā xiǎn rán zhǐ de shì qiú lǐ sī、 、 lù、 xī 、 yuē- hàn ne - fāng tán hé mài kè ěr de bǎo biāo- yà bó.

He obviously meant Jules, Lucy, Johnny Fontane and Michael's bodyguard, Albert Neri.

Cultural Notes for 璐

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, jade is highly valued not just for its beauty but also for its cultural significance, often symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and protection. The use of 璐 in poetry highlights the aesthetic appreciation of jade in traditional Chinese art and literature.

Word Family of 璐

Words Containing This Character2
beautiful jade
赛璐珞celluloid (loanword)賽璐珞
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Compound Meaning

What does 璐 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 璐

No, 璐 is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday speech.