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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
簏lùbox, basketg, 17 strokes, radical ⺮
lù(lu4) T4
  1. 1box, basket
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March 24, 2026

簏lù(lu4)

The character 簏 (lù) refers to a type of container, typically a box or basket. It is often used in contexts related to storage or carrying items, particularly in traditional Chinese settings where woven baskets were common for transporting goods.

Strokes17Radical⺮
Cultural Note

Baskets made of bamboo, like those represented by 簏, are integral to traditional Chinese markets where goods were sold and transported, reflecting the craftsmanship and resourcefulness of rural communities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large woven basket (the shape of 簏) filled with treasures. The '丿' part at the top looks like a handle, helping you remember that it's a container used for carrying things, while the '竹' radical reminds you that it's often made from bamboo.

Meanings of 簏

lù(lu4)
1box, basket
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About 簏

簏Simplified
17Strokes
⺮Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 簏

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in modern Chinese compared to other container-related terms. It is often found in literary or historical texts, so learners should be cautious about its application in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

As 簏 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, focus on learning related terms such as 箱 (xiāng - box) and 篮 (lán - basket) which are more frequently encountered. Understanding the context of containers can help when learning similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 簏 with similar characters like 箱 (xiāng) and 篮 (lán). For example, saying '我需要一个簏来装书' (I need a 簏 to pack books) instead of '我需要一个箱来装书' (I need a box to pack books) is incorrect as 箱 is more appropriate in this context.

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Etymology of 簏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)鹿
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Origin

簏 = ⺮ + 鹿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 簏

IDS Structure⿱⺮鹿
簏Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
鹿lu4
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 簏?

How to say box, basket in Chinese

“box, basket” in Chinese is簏lù

The character 簏 (lù) refers to a type of container, typically a box or basket. It is often used in contexts related to storage or carrying items, particularly in traditional Chinese settings where woven baskets were common for transporting goods.

When to use 簏

This character is less commonly used in modern Chinese compared to other container-related terms. It is often found in literary or historical texts, so learners should be cautious about its application in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 簏 with similar characters like 箱 (xiāng) and 篮 (lán). For example, saying '我需要一个簏来装书' (I need a 簏 to pack books) instead of '我需要一个箱来装书' (I need a box to pack books) is incorrect as 箱 is more appropriate in this context.

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Word Family of 簏

Words Containing This Character1
簏lùbox

Frequently Asked Questions about 簏

No, 簏 is more of a literary term and is not commonly used in everyday language.

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