unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #50174, Very Hard
泸
lú
place name
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #50174, Very Hard
lú(lu2) T2
1a river in Jiangxi province
2old name of a river in Jiangxi
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March 24, 2026
泸(瀘)lú(lu2)
泸 (lú) primarily refers to a river in Jiangxi province of China. It can also be used as an old name for this river or as a place name. The character is often encountered in geographical contexts related to Jiangxi.
Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#50174DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The 泸 river is part of the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Jiangxi, a province known for its beautiful landscapes and traditional tea culture. This river has been significant in local history and livelihoods.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flowing river (the water radical 水) that has a 'lure' (sounds like 'lú') for travelers. The combination of water and the phonetic component 'lu' can help you visualize this river's importance in the region.
Meanings of 泸
lú(lu2)
1a river in Jiangxi province
2old name of a river in Jiangxi
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About 泸
泸Simplified
瀘Traditional
8Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
This character is mainly used in geographical contexts, so learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is informal and used primarily in written contexts related to location names. Be mindful of the tone; 'lú' must be pronounced with a rising tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 泸 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can serve as a good example of how location names are formed in Mandarin. Learners should focus on recognizing place names and understanding their significance in Chinese geography.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 泸 with similar characters like 鹿 (lù, meaning deer) due to the similar pronunciation. Ensure you focus on the context to distinguish them properly.
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2The sound half卢 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 泸?
Decomposition of 泸
IDS Structure⿰氵卢
泸Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
卢Lu2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 泸?
How to say a river in Jiangxi province in Chinese
“a river in Jiangxi province” in Chinese is泸lú
泸 (lú) primarily refers to a river in Jiangxi province of China. It can also be used as an old name for this river or as a place name. The character is often encountered in geographical contexts related to Jiangxi.
When to use 泸
This character is mainly used in geographical contexts, so learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is informal and used primarily in written contexts related to location names. Be mindful of the tone; 'lú' must be pronounced with a rising tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 泸 with similar characters like 鹿 (lù, meaning deer) due to the similar pronunciation. Ensure you focus on the context to distinguish them properly.
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泸
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Word Family of 泸
Words Containing This Character14
泸lúplace name瀘
泸州Luzhou prefecture-level city in Sichuan瀘州
泸沽湖Lugu Lake瀘沽湖
泸定桥Luding Bridge over Dadu river 大渡河[Dàdùhé] in Sichuan, built by Kangxi in 1706, linking Luding county Sichuan Luding county 瀘定縣|泸定县[Lúdìngxiàn] with Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu]瀘定橋
泸州市Luzhou prefecture-level city in Sichuan瀘州市
泸定Luding county (Tibetan: lcags zam rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)瀘定
泸县Lu county in Luzhou 瀘州|泸州[Lúzhōu], Sichuan瀘縣
泸定县Luding county (Tibetan: lcags zam rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)瀘定縣
泸水Lushui county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan瀘水
泸西Luxi county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan瀘西
泸西县Luxi county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan瀘西縣
泸溪Luxi county in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture 湘西土家族苗族自治州[XiāngxīTǔjiāzúMiáozúzìzhìzhōu]瀘溪
泸溪县Luxi county in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture 湘西土家族苗族自治州[XiāngxīTǔjiāzúMiáozúzìzhìzhōu]瀘溪縣
泸水县Lushui county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan瀘水縣
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Compound Meaning
What does 泸 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 泸
泸 refers to a river in Jiangxi province, also known as an old name for that river.
No, 泸 is primarily used in written contexts, especially related to geography.
You can connect the pronunciation 'lú' with the idea of a 'lure' for travelers drawn to the river.
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