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胪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胪lúto arrange, to displayg, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
胪lúbellyunknown, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
胪lúskinunknown, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
胪lúto stateunknown, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
胪lúto pass on informationunknown, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
lú(lu2) T2
  1. 1to arrange, to display
  2. 2belly
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March 24, 2026

胪(臚)lú(lu2)

The character 胪 (lú) generally means 'to arrange' or 'to display.' It is often used in contexts where something is being presented systematically or in order. Additionally, it can refer to the skin or belly, adding nuance to its meanings depending on the context.

Strokes9Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the arrangement of food during festivals or ceremonies is considered an art form, reflecting values of harmony and aesthetic pleasure. 胪 can be seen as a connection to this cultural practice of displaying food and offerings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef arranging a lavish display of food on a table, showcasing the vibrant colors and textures. The character 胪 suggests a careful arrangement, and the 'lu' sound can remind you of 'luau,' where food is also beautifully displayed.

Meanings of 胪

lú(lu2)
1to arrange, to display
2belly
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About 胪

胪Simplified
臚Traditional
9Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 胪

Usage Notes

When using 胪, it's important to understand its context, as it can refer to both physical arrangements and abstract presentations of information. Common collocations include 胪列 (lú liè - to arrange) and 胪述 (lú shù - to state or narrate). Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 胪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can serve as a useful addition for students aiming for advanced proficiency. Focus on its usage in formal contexts and how it connects with other verbs related to arrangement and presentation, such as 排 (pái - to arrange) and 展示 (zhǎn shì - to display).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 胪 with similar-sounding characters like 露 (lù - to expose). For example, saying 胪露 (lú lù) incorrectly instead of 胪列 (lú liè) when referring to arrangements can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 胪

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Etymology of 胪

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

flesh

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)卢
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  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half卢 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayflesh
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 胪?

Decomposition of 胪

IDS Structure⿰⺼卢
胪Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
卢Lu2
right
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Which of these is a component of 胪?

How to say to arrange, to display in Chinese

“to arrange, to display” in Chinese is胪lú

The character 胪 (lú) generally means 'to arrange' or 'to display.' It is often used in contexts where something is being presented systematically or in order. Additionally, it can refer to the skin or belly, adding nuance to its meanings depending on the context.

When to use 胪

When using 胪, it's important to understand its context, as it can refer to both physical arrangements and abstract presentations of information. Common collocations include 胪列 (lú liè - to arrange) and 胪述 (lú shù - to state or narrate). Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 胪 with similar-sounding characters like 露 (lù - to expose). For example, saying 胪露 (lú lù) incorrectly instead of 胪列 (lú liè) when referring to arrangements can lead to misunderstandings.

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胪

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Word Family of 胪

Words Containing This Character1
胪lúbelly臚
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Compound Meaning

What does 胪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 胪

The primary meaning of 胪 is 'to arrange' or 'to display'.

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