陆 Stroke Order — How to Write 陆
陆 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.
陆 Radical and Character Components
陆 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (place) carries the meaning, while 击 indicates the sound.
Radical: 阝 + 5 more strokes
陆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lù
- liù
Meanings of 陆 in Chinese
1
lù陆
land above water; land; continent
大部分人类居住在地球的大陆上。
Most humans live on the continents of Earth.
One after another; in succession, describing people or things appearing or happening continuously over a period.
放学后，学生们陆陆续续地走出校门。
After school, students walked out of the school gate one after another.
To jump or leap, often with agility or power, as in the context of an animal or overcoming an obstacle.
猎豹追捕猎物时，会突然加速，然后猛地一陆扑向目标
When a cheetah hunts prey, it will suddenly accelerate, then fiercely leap towards its target.
When used in '陆离' (lùlí), it describes complex and varied colors, like dazzling.
晚霞的色彩陆离，美不胜收。
The dazzlingly varied colors of the sunset glow are incredibly beautiful.
2
liù陆
The capital form of the number six, often used in financial documents or formal contexts to prevent tampering.
合同金额为人民币陆万元整。
The contract amount is RMB sixty thousand yuan only.
Common Words and Phrases with 陆
1
land sinks; figuratively, the perishing or loss of national territory.
他厌倦了尘世喧嚣，毅然选择陆沉山林，过起了清心寡欲的生活。
Tired of the worldly hustle and bustle, he resolutely chose to retreat into the mountains and live in seclusion, embracing a life of purity and few desires.
2
Upland rice, or dryland rice, refers to varieties of rice that can be grown without irrigation, typically relying on rainfall.
在多雨的山区，农民们倾向于种植陆稻，因为它对水分管理的要求相对较低。
In rainy mountainous regions, farmers tend to plant upland rice because it has relatively lower requirements for water management.
3
the solid part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to the ocean.
陆地上的生物种类繁多，构成了地球生态系统的重要部分。
The diversity of life on land is vast, forming an important part of the Earth's ecosystem.
4
Land breeze: a light breeze blowing from land toward the sea, especially at night.
傍晚时分，陆风轻拂，为海边的夜晚带来一丝凉意。
In the evening, the land breeze gently blows, bringing a touch of coolness to the night by the sea.
5
continental shelf
大陆架通常是海洋中最浅的部分，阳光可以穿透海水到达海底。
The continental shelf is usually the shallowest part of the ocean, where sunlight can penetrate the water to reach the seabed.
6
Lu Jiuyuan (1139–1193) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and educator during the Southern Song Dynasty, often considered on par with Zhu Xi. He was also known as Mr. Xiangshan.
陆九渊的心学思想对后世产生了深远影响。
Lu Jiuyuan's philosophy of mind had a profound impact on later generations.
7
Army; ground force
这片广阔的平原非常适合陆军进行演习。
This vast plain is very suitable for the army to conduct exercises.
8
weirdly colorful and beautiful; dazzling and intricate.
晚霞的色彩陆离，将天空渲染成一幅变幻莫测的油画。
The sunset's colors are splendid and complex, painting the sky into an unpredictable oil canvas.
9
land route; land transportation
我们决定走陆路去旅行，欣赏沿途的风景。
We decided to travel by land to enjoy the scenery along the way.
10
A land bridge is a strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, often continents, historically allowing the migration of species, such as the Bering Land Bridge or the Isthmus of Panama.
更新世时期，白令陆桥曾连接亚洲和北美洲，为许多物种的迁徙提供了通道。
During the Pleistocene epoch, the Bering Land Bridge connected Asia and North America, providing a pathway for the migration of many species.
11
on land
许多动物在陆上生活，但有些也适应了水生环境。
Many animals live on land, but some also adapt to aquatic environments.
12
One after another; in succession, often with intervals.
参展商们陆续布置好了展位。
The exhibitors successively set up their booths.
13
Lu You (1125–1210) was a prominent patriotic poet of the Southern Song Dynasty in China. Known for his prolific output (over 9,000 poems) and unique style, his works often expressed strong patriotism, particularly his desire to recover lost territories.
陆游的诗作以其豪放的风格和深沉的情感，在中国文学史上占有重要地位。
Lu You's poems, known for their heroic style and profound emotions, hold an important place in Chinese literary history.
14
land transportation
许多公司选择陆运来运输本地货物，因为它通常更具成本效益。
Many companies choose land transport for local goods because it is often more cost-effective.
More words with 陆
- dēng登lù陆to land; to disembark onto land
- zhuó着lù陆Landing, Touchdown
- jiù旧dà大lù陆Old World
- ōu欧yà亚dà大lù陆Eurasia
- cì次dà大lù陆subcontinent
- dà大lù陆continent, mainland
- lù陆yǔ羽Lu Yu, A famous Chinese tea master
- nèi内lù陆inland, interior
- dà大lù陆jià架continental shelf
- lù陆dì地shàng上on land, ashore
- xīn新dà大lù陆New World, new discovery
- yí一lù陆One land, A land
- lù陆lǎo老shī师Teacher Lu, Mr. Lu
- lù陆chén沉shān山lín林Sinking mountains and forests, Submerged mountains and forests
- bái白lìng令lù陆qiáo桥Bering Land Bridge
- lù陆jiǎ贾lì郦shēng生Lu Jia and Li Sheng, Lu Jia, Li Sheng
- shuǐ水lù陆jiāo交tōng通water and land transport, water and land traffic
Idioms with 陆
- lù陆lí离bān斑bó驳splendidly colorful and variegated
- lù陆lí离guāng光guài怪bizarre and dazzling
- lù陆lù陆xù续xù续one after another, intermittently
- bān斑bó驳lù陆lí离Mottled and dazzling colors
- guāng光guài怪lù陆lí离bizarre, grotesque, and kaleidoscopic
- tuī推zhōu舟yú于lù陆make futile efforts
- gàn干xiān鲜shuǐ水lù陆lavish feast of diverse delicacies
- guāng光cǎi彩lù陆lí离dazzling and resplendent with various colors
- pān潘jiāng江lù陆hǎi海exceptional literary talent
- shuǐ水lù陆jù俱bèi备delicacies from land and sea
- shuǐ水lù陆zá杂chén陈A lavish spread of land and sea delicacies
- lù陆hǎi海pān潘jiāng江vast knowledge and brilliant literary talent
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Open the tool →Questions about 陆
What does 陆 mean in Chinese?
陆 (lù) means “land above water” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 陆?
陆 has 2 pronunciations: lù, liù.
How many strokes does 陆 have?
陆 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 陆?
陆 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 陆?
The radical of 陆 is 阝, and 陆 is a phono-semantic compound.