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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鸬lúcormorantn, 10 strokes, radical 鸟
lú(lu2)lu T2
  1. 1cormorant
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March 24, 2026

鸬(鸕)lú(lu2)

The character 鸬 (lú) refers specifically to the cormorant, a waterbird known for its diving abilities and fishing prowess. Commonly found in East Asia, cormorants are often used in traditional fishing practices, where they help catch fish by diving into the water.

Strokes10Radical鸟
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, cormorants have been used for centuries in fishing, particularly in regions like the Li River in Guangxi, where fishermen train the birds to catch fish and return them.

Memory tip

Imagine a cormorant, with its long neck resembling the character 鸬's shape, diving into the water to catch fish. The 'l' sound in 'lú' can be remembered by picturing the cormorant looking for 'lunch' underwater.

Meanings of 鸬

lú(lu2)
1cormorant
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About 鸬

鸬Simplified
鸕Traditional
10Strokes
鸟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This word is used primarily in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about wildlife. Be aware that learners often confuse it with other bird names; ensure to use 鸬 specifically when referring to the cormorant. The tone must be pronounced correctly as the second tone to convey the intended meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鸬 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to animals and nature, which are common themes in HSK Level 3 or 4. Students should focus on related animal terms and practice tone differentiation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鸬 with similar-sounding characters like 鹭 (lù), which means 'egret'. It's important to remember that 鸬 specifically refers to the cormorant. Always check the tone to avoid this mistake.

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Etymology of 鸬

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

bird

Semantic (meaning)鸟
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Phonetic (sound)卢
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Origin

鸬 = 鸟 + 卢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鸬

IDS Structure⿰卢鸟
鸬Full character
=
卢Lu2
left
鸟diao3
right
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Parts

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How to say cormorant in Chinese

“cormorant” in Chinese is鸬lú

The character 鸬 (lú) refers specifically to the cormorant, a waterbird known for its diving abilities and fishing prowess. Commonly found in East Asia, cormorants are often used in traditional fishing practices, where they help catch fish by diving into the water.

When to use 鸬

This word is used primarily in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about wildlife. Be aware that learners often confuse it with other bird names; ensure to use 鸬 specifically when referring to the cormorant. The tone must be pronounced correctly as the second tone to convey the intended meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鸬 with similar-sounding characters like 鹭 (lù), which means 'egret'. It's important to remember that 鸬 specifically refers to the cormorant. Always check the tone to avoid this mistake.

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Word Family of 鸬

Words containing this character2
鸬鹚cormorant鸕鶿
鸬lúcormorant鸕
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Frequently asked questions about 鸬

It refers to the cormorant, a type of waterbird.

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