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箓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
箓lùbook, record; book of prophecyzg, 14 strokes, radical ⺮
箓lùrecordsunknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮
箓lùTaoist written charmunknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮
箓lùbook of prophecy (e.g. of dynastic fortunes)unknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮
lù(lu4) T4
  1. 1book, record; book of prophecy
  2. 2records
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March 24, 2026

箓(籙)lù(lu4)

The character 箓 (lù) refers to a type of written record or book, often associated with Taoist texts and prophecies. It embodies the concept of documentation, particularly in the context of divination and historical records, reflecting its significance in Chinese culture as a means of preserving knowledge and foresight.

Strokes14Radical⺮
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, texts like 箓 are integral to Taoist practices and beliefs, often used for divination and understanding one's destiny. This character reflects the deep-rooted appreciation for written knowledge in Chinese history, especially in spiritual contexts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scroll (the radical for 'book' or 'record') unfurling to reveal prophecies about the future. The character's form suggests layers of knowledge being revealed, with 'lù' sounding like 'look,' as if you are looking into a book of mysteries.

Meanings of 箓

lù(lu4)
1book, record; book of prophecy
2records
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About 箓

箓Simplified
籙Traditional
14Strokes
⺮Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 箓

Usage Notes

This character is often used in historical or religious contexts, and learners may confuse it with more common terms for 'book' like 书 (shū). It is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it's essential to understand its specific applications in literature and Taoist practices.

HSK Study Tips

Although 箓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to Taoism and literature. Students at higher levels should focus on recognizing characters related to religious texts and their historical significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 箓 with the more common character for book, 书 (shū). For example, saying '我有一本箓' (wǒ yǒu yī běn lù) when one actually means 'I have a book' could be misleading; it's better to specify the context of use.

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Pronunciation of 箓

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Etymology of 箓

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A bamboo ⺮ record 录; 录 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 箓

  1. 1The giveawayA bamboo ⺮ record 录; 录 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 箓?

Decomposition of 箓

IDS Structure⿱⺮录
箓Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
录Lu4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 箓?

How to say book, record; book of prophecy in Chinese

“book, record; book of prophecy” in Chinese is箓lù

The character 箓 (lù) refers to a type of written record or book, often associated with Taoist texts and prophecies. It embodies the concept of documentation, particularly in the context of divination and historical records, reflecting its significance in Chinese culture as a means of preserving knowledge and foresight.

When to use 箓

This character is often used in historical or religious contexts, and learners may confuse it with more common terms for 'book' like 书 (shū). It is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it's essential to understand its specific applications in literature and Taoist practices.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 箓 with the more common character for book, 书 (shū). For example, saying '我有一本箓' (wǒ yǒu yī běn lù) when one actually means 'I have a book' could be misleading; it's better to specify the context of use.

Write 箓

箓

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Word Family of 箓

Words Containing This Character1
箓lùbook籙
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Compound Meaning

What does 箓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 箓

It usually refers to a book of prophecies or charms used in divination.

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