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璐lùa beautiful variety of jadenr, 17 strokes, radical 王, rank #38334, Very Hard
璐lùbeautiful jadeunknown, 17 strokes, radical 王, rank #38334, Very Hard
lù(lu4)lu T4
  1. 1a beautiful variety of jade
  2. 2beautiful jade
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March 24, 2026

璐lù(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.

Strokes17Radical王Frequency#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

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

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

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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.

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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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

Semantic (meaning)王
+
Phonetic (sound)路
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Origin

璐 = 王 + 路. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 璐

IDS Structure⿰王路
璐Full character
=
王Wang2
left
路Lu4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 璐?

How to say a beautiful variety of jade in Chinese

“a beautiful variety of jade” in Chinese is璐lù

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.

When to use 璐

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.

What learners get wrong

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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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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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.

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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 xiǎnrán zhǐ de shì qiú lǐ Sī、 lù xī、 yāo hàn ne- fāng tán hé mài kè ěr de bǎo biāo yà bà tè- nài lǐ.

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

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Word Family of 璐

Words containing this character2
璐lùbeautiful jade
赛璐珞celluloid (loanword)賽璐珞
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Frequently asked questions about 璐

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

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