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鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

鹿 Stroke Order — How to Write 鹿

Stroke Order

鹿 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鹿, 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.

鹿 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 鹿:广比

鹿 is a pictograph. A deer with an antlered head, two legs, and a tail.

Radical: 鹿 + 0 more strokes

鹿 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lù

Meanings of 鹿 in Chinese

1

lù鹿

A hoofed ruminant mammal, typically having slender legs, a short tail, and, in males, antlers which are shed annually. Known for keen hearing and smell.
这只梅花鹿在森林里悠闲地吃草.
This sika deer is leisurely grazing in the forest.
When pronounced lù, '鹿' can refer to a square granary used for storing grain.
收成不好，家家戶戶的鹿都空了
The harvest was bad, and every household's granary was empty.
coarse; rough (referring to texture or quality)
虽然是鹿食，但在饥饿的时候，它也能填饱肚子
Although it's coarse food, it can still fill one's stomach when hungry.

Common Words and Phrases with 鹿

1
lù鹿jiǎo角
Antler; also refers to an obstacle made of branches or thorns.
这只雄鹿的鹿角非常巨大，看起来威风凛凛。
This stag's antlers are very large, looking majestic.
2
lù鹿lú卢jiàn剑
A sword with its handle wrapped in silk threads, resembling a lulu (a windlass or pulley).
他腰间佩戴着一把制作精美的鹿卢剑，剑柄上的丝绦缠绕得一丝不苟。
He wore a beautifully crafted Lulujian at his waist, the silk cords on the hilt meticulously wrapped.
3
lù鹿róng茸
Pilose antler of a young stag.
鹿茸被认为在传统医学中有益于强身健体。
Deer antler velvet is believed to be beneficial for strengthening the body in traditional medicine.
4
lù鹿sǐ死shuí谁shǒu手
Who will emerge victorious in the end; Who will win the prize or power.
这次辩论赛高手如云，到底鹿死谁手，真让人拭目以待。
This debate competition features many skilled participants; it truly remains to be seen who will ultimately claim victory.
5
lù鹿zhài砦
An abatis, a defensive barrier made from felled trees with sharpened branches.
他们用砍伐下来的树木搭建了一道坚固的鹿砦，以阻止野兽进入农田。
They built a strong abatis with felled trees to prevent wild animals from entering the farmland.

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Questions about 鹿

What does 鹿 mean in Chinese?

鹿 (lù) means “A hoofed ruminant mammal” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 鹿?

鹿 is pronounced lù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 鹿 have?

鹿 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 鹿?

鹿 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 鹿. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 鹿?

The radical of 鹿 is 鹿, and 鹿 is a pictograph.