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禄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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禄
lù
blessing, happiness, prosperity
HSK 6, nr, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #34726, Hard
禄
lù
good fortune
HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #34726, Hard
禄
lù
official salary
HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #34726, Hard
lù(lu4)lu T4
1blessing, happiness, prosperity
2good fortune
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March 24, 2026
禄(祿)lù(lu4)
The character 禄 (lù) refers to blessings, happiness, and prosperity, often associated with good fortune and official salary. It is commonly used in contexts related to wealth and success, particularly in traditional Chinese culture, where it is linked to one's status and fortune in life.
Strokes12Radical礻Frequency#34726DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, 禄 is often associated with the concept of 官禄 (guān lù), referring to the salary and benefits received by officials, reflecting one's social status and success in life.
Memory tip
Imagine a luxurious banquet table filled with delicious food, symbolizing prosperity and blessings. The character 禄 resembles a table with a beautiful spread, reminding you of good fortune. The pronunciation 'lù' can be remembered as 'loot' which connects to the idea of wealth.
Meanings of 禄
lù(lu4)
1blessing, happiness, prosperity
2good fortune
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About 禄
禄Simplified
祿Traditional
12Strokes
礻Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateCEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
禄 (lù) vs 富 (fù) — use 禄 to emphasize blessings and prosperity related to status, while 富 focuses more on wealth and richness.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 禄 with similar characters like 福 (fú) which means happiness or good luck. It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in discussions of wealth and status. Be cautious with tones; 'lù' (fourth tone) can be mistaken for 'lǜ' (green) if pronounced incorrectly.
HSK Study Tips
Although 禄 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to wealth and fortune. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in idiomatic expressions and its significance in traditional contexts, such as during the Lunar New Year.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 禄 interchangeably with 福 (fú), leading to confusion in meaning. For example, saying '我希望你有很多禄' instead of '我希望你有很多福' would shift the focus from general happiness to specific prosperity.
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禄 = 礻 + 录. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 禄
IDS Structure⿰礻录
禄Full character
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礻shi4
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录Lu4
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Parts
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How to say blessing, happiness, prosperity in Chinese
“blessing, happiness, prosperity” in Chinese is禄lù
The character 禄 (lù) refers to blessings, happiness, and prosperity, often associated with good fortune and official salary. It is commonly used in contexts related to wealth and success, particularly in traditional Chinese culture, where it is linked to one's status and fortune in life.
When to use 禄
Learners often confuse 禄 with similar characters like 福 (fú) which means happiness or good luck. It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in discussions of wealth and status. Be cautious with tones; 'lù' (fourth tone) can be mistaken for 'lǜ' (green) if pronounced incorrectly.
禄 or something close to it
禄 (lù) vs 富 (fù) — use 禄 to emphasize blessings and prosperity related to status, while 富 focuses more on wealth and richness.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 禄 interchangeably with 福 (fú), leading to confusion in meaning. For example, saying '我希望你有很多禄' instead of '我希望你有很多福' would shift the focus from general happiness to specific prosperity.
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禄
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Grammar patterns of 禄
禄 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 3 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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除了漫漫游荡和不染利____,你说还有什么足以慰藉灵魂?
What do you suppose will satisfy the soul, except to walk free and on no superior?
