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芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芦 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

芦 Stroke Order — How to Write 芦

Stroke Order

芦 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, 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.

芦 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹户

芦 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (grass) carries the meaning, while 户 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 4 more strokes

芦 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lú

Meanings of 芦 in Chinese

1

lú芦

A perennial herbaceous plant (reed) that grows by water, with hollow stems used for weaving mats and making paper. Often used in compounds such as '芦苇' (lúwěi).
夕阳下，湖边的芦苇随风摇曳，美不胜收
Under the setting sun, the reeds by the lake swayed in the wind, a beautiful sight.

Common Words and Phrases with 芦

1
lú芦chái柴
reed (used as firewood)
冬天的时候，贫困的村民会收集芦柴作为燃料取暖
In winter, impoverished villagers collect reed stalks to use as fuel for warmth.
2
lú芦dàng荡
reed marshes
傍晚时分，芦荡里传来一阵阵蛙鸣。
In the evening, croaking sounds came from the reed marsh.
3
lú芦dí笛
A traditional wind instrument made from rolled reed leaves, historically used in northern China.
在乡村的傍晚，老爷爷常常坐在门前吹奏芦笛，声音清脆悠扬。
In the country evening, the old grandpa often sat in front of the door playing the reed flute, its sound clear and melodious.
4
lú芦gēn根
Reed rhizome (Phragmites australis), a traditional Chinese medicine used to clear heat, promote body fluid production, and relieve symptoms like fever, thirst, and cough.
医生建议他喝芦根水，以缓解发热和口渴症状。
The doctor suggested he drink common reed rhizome water to relieve fever and thirst.
5
lú芦gōu沟qiáo桥
Lugouqiao, also known as the Marco Polo Bridge, is a historic stone bridge located in Beijing, China.
这座古老的芦沟桥以其精美的石雕和独特的桥身结构吸引了众多游客。
This ancient Lugou Bridge attracts many visitors with its exquisite stone carvings and unique bridge structure.
6
lú芦huā花
reed catkins; fluffy white ends of reed
秋风吹拂，湖畔的芦花随风摇曳，如同雪白的波浪。
The autumn wind blew, and the white reed plumes by the lake swayed with the wind, like snowy white waves.
7
lú芦huì荟
Aloe vera, a perennial succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves, primarily found in tropical regions, whose leaf juice is widely used for medicinal purposes.
芦荟胶可以用来舒缓晒伤的皮肤。
Aloe vera gel can be used to soothe sunburnt skin.
8
lú芦sǔn笋
asparagus
我喜欢在晚餐时吃烤芦笋，它健康又美味。
I enjoy eating roasted asparagus for dinner; it's healthy and delicious.
9
lú芦wěi苇
A tall grass with wide leaves, often found in wet areas, used for weaving.
风吹过湖边的芦苇荡，发出沙沙的声响。
The wind blew through the reed beds by the lake, making a rustling sound.
10
lú芦yá芽
Reed's bud; reed shoots
春天，湖边的芦芽长出来了，可以采摘食用。
In spring, the reed shoots by the lake emerge and can be harvested for eating.
11
lú芦zhú竹
Giant reed (Arundo donax), a tall perennial herbaceous plant with strong culms, typically growing by riversides and roads, whose stems are used as raw material for light industry and handicrafts.
芦竹是一种生长迅速的植物，常用于园林绿化或作为防风林。
Arundo donax is a fast-growing plant, often used for landscaping or as a windbreak.

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Questions about 芦

What does 芦 mean in Chinese?

芦 (lú) means “A perennial herbaceous plant (reed) that grows by water, with hollow stems used for weaving mats and making paper. Often used in compounds such as '芦苇' (lúwěi)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 芦?

芦 is pronounced lú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 芦 have?

芦 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 芦?

芦 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 芦?

The radical of 芦 is 艹, and 芦 is a phono-semantic compound.