unknown, 9 strokes, radical 门, rank #85271, Very Hard
闾
lǘ
village
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 门, rank #85271, Very Hard
闾
lǘ
a village of twenty-five families
nr, 9 strokes, radical 门, rank #85271, Very Hard
闾
lǘ
gate of a village
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 门, rank #85271, Very Hard
闾
lǘ
village
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 门, rank #85271, Very Hard
lǘ(lü2)
primary
T2
1a village of twenty-five families
2gate of a village
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March 24, 2026
闾(閭)lǘ(lü2)
The character 闾 (lǘ) refers to a village or a settlement, specifically denoting a community of around twenty-five families. It is often used in historical or literary contexts to evoke traditional rural life in China, reflecting the significance of small communities in Chinese society.
Strokes9Radical门Frequency#85271DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, villages were the foundation of social organization, and terms like 闾 reflect the importance of community and familial ties in rural life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a village with 25 houses, each with a gate (the radical 闩 suggests a gate). The 'lǘ' sound can be remembered by picturing 'Lu' (like 'Lou') inviting friends into this quaint village for a gathering.
Meanings of 闾
lǘ(lü2)
primary
1a village of twenty-five families
2gate of a village
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About 闾
闾Simplified
閭Traditional
9Strokes
门Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 闾
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a village with 25 houses, each with a gate (the radical 闩 suggests a gate). The 'lǘ' sound can be remembered by picturing 'Lu' (like 'Lou') inviting friends into this quaint village for a gathering.
Usage Notes
闾 is a somewhat formal term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to use it in the correct context of discussing villages or rural settings, rather than in urban discussions. Watch out for tonal mistakes; the correct tone is the rising tone (lǘ).
HSK Study Tips
Though 闾 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to rural themes often found in HSK vocabulary, like 家 (jiā - home) and 村 (cūn - village). Students should focus on the character's radical to improve reading comprehension in historical texts.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, villages were the foundation of social organization, and terms like 闾 reflect the importance of community and familial ties in rural life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 闾 with other characters for village, such as 村 (cūn). For example, saying '我住在闾' (wǒ zhù zài lǘ) can be incorrect if referring to a general village; it should be '我住在村' (wǒ zhù zài cūn).
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Cultural Notes for 闾
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, villages were the foundation of social organization, and terms like 闾 reflect the importance of community and familial ties in rural life.
Word Family of 闾
Words Containing This Character1
闾lǘvillage閭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 闾
No, it's more often found in historical texts or literature.
You can use 村 (cūn) for village in modern contexts.
