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吕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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吕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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吕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
吕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
吕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
吕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

吕 Stroke Order — How to Write 吕

Stroke Order

吕 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

吕 Radical and Character Components

Components:口

吕 is an ideographic compound. Two mouths 口 in harmony.

Radical: 口 + 3 more strokes

吕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lǚ

Meanings of 吕 in Chinese

1

lǚ吕

In ancient Chinese music, 'lǚ' (吕) refers to one of the six female pitches (yin lü), which, along with the six male pitches, form the complete twelve standard pitches.
古乐研究者深入探讨了六吕的和谐与变化。
Researchers of ancient music thoroughly explored the harmony and variations of the six lü (female pitches).

Common Words and Phrases with 吕

1
lǚ吕bù不wéi韦
Lu Buwei, a prime minister of the Qin State during the Warring States Period (?-235 B.C.).
吕不韦凭借其卓越的商业才华，在秦国赢得了重要的地位。
Lü Buwei, with his remarkable business acumen, achieved a significant position in the state of Qin.
2
lǚ吕dòng洞bīn宾
Lü Dongbin (Lu Dongbin) was a famous Taoist priest in the Tang Dynasty and one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology.
相传，吕洞宾是八仙之一，常被描绘成手持拂尘或宝剑的仙风道骨之人。
According to legend, Lu Dongbin is one of the Eight Immortals, often depicted as a dignified immortal carrying a whisk or a sword.
3
lǚ吕jù剧
Lü opera is a local opera from Shandong Province, China.
我小时候经常和奶奶一起看电视里的吕剧表演，那些婉转的唱腔至今仍让我印象深刻。
When I was young, I often watched Lüju opera performances on TV with my grandma; those melodious tunes still leave a deep impression on me.
4
lǚ吕sòng宋
Luzon, the largest and most important island in the Philippine archipelago.
吕宋岛以其肥沃的土地和多样的农产品而著称。
Luzon Island is known for its fertile land and diverse agricultural products.
5
lǚ吕sòng宋yān烟
A cigar, especially one from Luzon Island in the Philippines, known for its good quality.
老绅士享受着手中醇厚的吕宋烟，品味着宁静的午后时光。
The old gentleman enjoyed the rich Luzon cigar in his hand, savoring the tranquil afternoon.

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Questions about 吕

What does 吕 mean in Chinese?

吕 (lǚ) means “In ancient Chinese music” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 吕?

吕 is pronounced lǚ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 吕 have?

吕 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 吕?

吕 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 吕?

The radical of 吕 is 口, and 吕 is an ideographic compound.