露 Stroke Order — How to Write 露
露 is written in 21 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 雨, 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.
露 Radical and Character Components
露 is a phono-semantic compound: 雨 (rain) carries the meaning, while 路 indicates the sound.
Radical: 雨 + 12 more strokes
露 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lù
- lòu
Meanings of 露 in Chinese
1
lù露
dew; visible moisture formed on surfaces at night as atmospheric vapor condenses, often referring to morning dew, sweet dew, or dew as a seasonal marker.
清晨，草叶上挂满了晶莹的朝露。
In the early morning, the blades of grass were covered with sparkling morning dew.
Outdoors, uncovered; exposed to the elements.
这家餐厅有露天座位，很受欢迎。
This restaurant has outdoor seating and is very popular.
A beverage or medicinal preparation made by infusing ingredients like herbs or fruit juice, such as medicated wine or fruit syrup.
夏天喝点枇杷露，清热润肺很舒服
Drinking some loquat syrup in summer is very comfortable for clearing heat and moistening the lungs.
To moisten; to nourish, to bestow (favors).
甘霖普露大地，万物得以生长。
Sweet rain widely nourishes the earth, allowing all things to grow.
To show, reveal, or expose; often used to describe bringing something hidden into view, such as feelings, truths, or parts of the body.
她终于鼓起勇气，向我吐露了心中的烦恼。
She finally gathered the courage to confide her worries to me.
2
lòu露
Used in some colloquial phrases, such as 'lòu qiè' (to reveal one's timidity or inexperience) or 'lòu mǎjiǎo' (to show one's true colors or reveal a flaw).
他总是那么紧张，一有件事就露了怯了。
He's always so nervous; he immediately showed his timidity as soon as something came up.
Common Words and Phrases with 露
1
to inadvertently reveal one's money or valuables (e.g., silver) in front of others.
他付钱的时候不小心把钱包里一大叠钞票露白了
When he was paying, he accidentally revealed a thick wad of cash from his wallet.
2
To show one's teeth, especially in a wide smile or grin.
看到多年未见的朋友，他情不自禁地露齿大笑。
He couldn't help but grin, showing his teeth, when he saw a friend he hadn't seen for years.
3
To make a fool of oneself; to expose one's shortcomings or shame.
他在众人面前不小心说错了话，真是当众露丑了。
He accidentally said the wrong thing in front of everyone, truly making a fool of himself in public.
4
To reveal a secret or expose the truth.
魔术师在表演时一个不小心，把道具露底了
The magician accidentally revealed the secret of his prop during the performance.
5
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated with water vapor and condensation begins.
通过测量空气的露点，气象学家可以预测是否有雾或露水形成。
By measuring the air's dew point, meteorologists can predict whether fog or dew will form.
6
to leak (information/secrets)
他昨天不小心露风了，把我们给小张准备的生日惊喜提前告诉了她。
He accidentally let the cat out of the bag yesterday, telling her about the birthday surprise we prepared for Xiao Zhang in advance.
7
to reveal or display one's wealth
他总是喜欢在朋友面前露富，生怕别人不知道他有钱。
He always likes to flaunt his wealth in front of friends, as if afraid others don't know he's rich.
8
frank and explicit; undisguised
她对他的好感表现得非常露骨，周围的人都看出来了。
Her fondness for him was quite explicit, visible to everyone around.
9
To gain honor or praise and make a good impression as a result of an achievement.
他在这次的国际会议上发表了精彩的演讲，为公司大大地露脸了
He gave an excellent speech at the international conference, bringing great credit to the company.
10
To give oneself away; to reveal one's true intentions or a secret.
他说得天花乱坠，但在关键问题上还是露出了马脚。
He spoke eloquently, but still gave himself away on the crucial question.
11
to appear in public or make an appearance
这位作家很少在公众场合露面。
This writer rarely makes public appearances.
12
The emergence of seedlings from the soil.
经过几天的细心照料，花生的种子终于露苗了
After a few days of careful tending, the peanut seeds finally emerged from the soil.
13
To display one's ignorance or make a fool of oneself due to lack of knowledge.
他在会议上发言时，因为对这个话题不熟悉，结果说了些外行话，不免有些露怯
When he spoke at the meeting, because he was unfamiliar with the topic, he ended up saying some unprofessional things, inevitably revealing his ignorance.
14
winter daphne and lily magnolia
春日暖阳下，庭院中的露申辛夷竞相绽放，香气弥漫，令人心醉
Under the warm spring sun, the daphne and magnolia in the courtyard bloomed in competition, their fragrance filling the air and captivating the heart.
15
Dew (droplets of water condensed on surfaces at night); also metaphorically, something temporary or not lasting long.
清晨的草地上，晶莹的露水在阳光下闪闪发光。
On the grass in the early morning, the crystal clear dew sparkled under the sunlight.
More words with 露
- jiē揭lù露expose, reveal
- tòu透lù露reveal, disclose
- tǔ吐lù露Confide, Disclose
- xiè泄lòu露Leak, Divulge
- bài败lù露to be exposed or brought to light
- zhāo朝lù露Morning dew
- luǒ裸lù露To be bare, uncovered, or exposed.
- mì蜜lù露Honeydew
- tǎn袒lù露expose, reveal
- yǔ雨lù露rain and dew
- chéng呈lù露to reveal; to show; to appear
- gān甘lù露Sweet dew
- pù曝lù露expose, exposure
- shuāng霜lù露frost and dew
- dǒu抖lù露to expose; to reveal
- qiǎn浅lù露Slightly exposed, Slightly revealing
- gù锢lù露moisture retention, retaining moisture
- pōu剖lù露expose
- shǎn闪lù露briefly reveal or show
- lòu露chū出reveal, show
Idioms with 露
- lù露cān餐fēng风sù宿endure an arduous journey
- lù露shuǐ水fū夫qī妻temporary, informal, or illicit couple
- lù露sù宿fēng风cān餐sleep in the open, eat in the wind
- lòu露tóu头lòu露liǎn脸make a public appearance
- bái白gǔ骨lù露yě野Bones exposed in the wilderness
- bàn半tǔ吐bàn半lù露speak evasively or ambiguously
- bào暴lù露wú无yí遗completely exposed
- bù不lù露fēng锋máng芒hide one's talent or ability
- bù不lù露shén神sè色not reveal one's expression
- bù不lù露shēng声sè色not reveal one's thoughts or feelings
- cái财bù不lù露bái白Don't flaunt your wealth
- cān餐fēng风lù露sù宿brave the elements and endure hardships
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Open the tool →Questions about 露
What does 露 mean in Chinese?
露 (lù) means “dew” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 露?
露 has 2 pronunciations: lù, lòu.
How many strokes does 露 have?
露 has 21 strokes.
How do you write 露?
露 is written in 21 strokes, starting from the radical 雨. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 露?
The radical of 露 is 雨, and 露 is a phono-semantic compound.
