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鲁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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鲁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鲁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鲁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鲁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

鲁 Stroke Order — How to Write 鲁

Stroke Order

鲁 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鱼, 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.

鲁 Radical and Character Components

Components:鱼日

鲁 is an ideographic compound. To talk 日 like a fish 鱼.

Radical: 鱼 + 4 more strokes

鲁 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lǔ

Meanings of 鲁 in Chinese

1

lǔ鲁

foolish, clumsy, rude
他的行为非常粗鲁,惹恼了在场的每一个人。
His behavior was very rude, annoying everyone present.
The name of a vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty, located in present-day southwestern Shandong Province; also refers to Shandong Province.
鲁菜是山东省的传统菜系。
Lu cuisine is a traditional culinary style of Shandong Province.
A short name for Shandong Province.
鲁菜以其独特的风味而闻名全国。
Lu cuisine is famous nationwide for its unique flavor.

Common Words and Phrases with 鲁

1
lǔ鲁bān班
Lu Ban (Lǔ Bān) was an ancient Chinese master carpenter, architect, and inventor credited with creating various tools like the planer and drill, as well as the cloud ladder and locks. He is revered as the patron saint of craftsmen.
鲁班锁是一种古老的益智玩具,展现了中国传统木工的精巧技艺
The Lu Ban lock is an ancient puzzle toy that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese woodworking.
2
lǔ鲁cài菜
Shandong cuisine, one of the major styles of Chinese cooking.
济南的许多餐馆都提供地道的鲁菜,如鲜美的葱烧海参和口感丰富的九转大肠,深受食客喜爱。
Many restaurants in Jinan offer authentic Shandong cuisine, such as delicious braised sea cucumber with scallions and rich-flavored 'Nine-Turns Large Intestines', which are very popular among diners.
3
lǔ鲁dá达
The original name of Lu Zhishen.
鲁达在五台山出家后,法号改为智深
After Lu Da became a monk at Mount Wutai, his monastic name was changed to Zhishen.
4
lǔ鲁dùn钝
dull-witted; obtuse; stupid
他虽然有些鲁钝,但勤能补拙,最终还是掌握了这门技术。
Although he is a bit slow-witted, diligence can compensate for clumsiness, and he eventually mastered the skill.
5
lǔ鲁mǎng莽
Rash and reckless in action or speech, without careful thought.
他因为鲁莽的驾驶而被罚款。
He was fined for his reckless driving.
6
lǔ鲁mǎng莽miè灭liè裂
To be rash, careless, and irresponsible in one's actions.
他这种鲁莽灭裂的工作态度,最终导致了项目的失败。
His reckless and irresponsible work attitude ultimately led to the failure of the project.
7
lǔ鲁sù肃
Lu Su (Zijing), an important strategist and general under Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period.
鲁肃作为一位杰出的外交家,为孙权集团的稳固发展作出了重要贡献。
Lu Su, as an outstanding diplomat, made significant contributions to the stable development of Sun Quan's faction.
8
lǔ鲁xùn迅
Lu Xun (1881-1936), born Zhou Shuren, was a prominent Chinese writer, essayist, literary critic, thinker, and revolutionary. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in modern Chinese literature, known for his satirical and critical works, such as "A Madman's Diary" and "The True Story of Ah Q," and his leading role in the New Culture Movement and left-wing literary circles.
鲁迅的作品对中国现代文学产生了深远的影响。
Lu Xun's works had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature.
9
lǔ鲁zhí直
Stupid and frank; blunt and straightforward.
他性格鲁直,说话从不拐弯抹角,但也因此得罪了一些人。
His blunt and straightforward nature means he never minces words, which has unfortunately led to him offending some people.

More words with 鲁

  • bì秘lǔ鲁Peru
  • yú愚lǔ鲁Foolish, Stupid
  • cū粗lǔ鲁rude, crude
  • lǔ鲁guó国Lu State, State of Lu
  • zhuī椎lǔ鲁Zhui Lu, Crude and unrefined
  • lǔ鲁bān班suǒ锁Luban lock, Kongming lock
  • gú古lǔ鲁guó国Guru Kingdom, Guru Country
  • lǔ鲁shān山xiàn县Lushan County
  • lǔ鲁xiān先shēng生Mr. Lu
  • lú鲁mǎng莽xíng行wéi为Reckless behavior, Rash act
  • lú鲁mǎng莽yán言xíng行Reckless behavior, Rash words and deeds
  • cū粗lǔ鲁wú无lǐ礼rude, impolite
  • lú鲁mǎng莽jué决dìng定reckless decision, rash decision
  • jú举zhǐ止cū粗lǔ鲁rude, ill-mannered
  • xíng行shì事lú鲁mǎng莽act recklessly, be rash

Idioms with 鲁

  • lǔ鲁gē戈huī挥rì日Heroically reverse a desperate situation
  • lǔ鲁gē戈huí回rì日turn the tide in a crisis
  • lǔ鲁lián连dǎo蹈hǎi海Rather die than submit to humiliation
  • lǔ鲁líng灵guāng光diàn殿sole survivor or last treasured item
  • lǔ鲁rén人huí回rì日turn the tide in a desperate situation
  • lǔ鲁yáng阳huī挥gē戈turn the tide in a desperate situation
  • lǔ鲁yáng阳huī挥rì日turn the tide in a desperate situation
  • lǔ鲁yáng阳huí回rì日turn the tide in a desperate situation
  • qī漆nǚ女yōu忧lǔ鲁commoner worries about state affairs
  • qí齐wán纨lǔ鲁gǎo缟luxurious silk fabrics
  • shǐ豕hài亥yú鱼lǔ鲁Typographical errors in transcription or printing
  • yú鱼lǔ鲁dì帝hǔ虎textual errors or typos

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Questions about 鲁

What does 鲁 mean in Chinese?

鲁 (lǔ) means “foolish, clumsy, rude” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 鲁?

鲁 is pronounced lǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 鲁 have?

鲁 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 鲁?

鲁 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 鱼. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 鲁?

The radical of 鲁 is 鱼, and 鲁 is an ideographic compound.

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