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籙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
籙lùbook, record; book of prophecyx, 22 strokes, radical ⺮
lù(lu4) T4
  1. 1book, record; book of prophecy
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March 24, 2026

籙lù(lu4)

The character 籙 (lù) refers to a type of book or record, specifically one used for prophecy or divination in Chinese culture. It often carries connotations of ancient texts that convey wisdom or predictions about the future, making it a term that evokes a sense of mysticism and historical significance.

Strokes22Radical⺮
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese culture, 籙 was associated with Daoist practices, where such books were used for divination and guidance. This reflects the historical importance of written texts in shaping spiritual and philosophical thought in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old sage sitting under a bamboo tree, writing in a special book made of bamboo slips. The character 籙 resembles the bamboo slips (竹) and the scroll (巾) that hold prophecies. Think of the sound 'lù' as the sage’s soft whispers revealing hidden truths.

Meanings of 籙

lù(lu4)
1book, record; book of prophecy
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About 籙

籙Simplified
22Strokes
⺮Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

籙 is often found in more formal or literary contexts, and it's not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; its unique meaning is tied to prophecy, which might not be clear in casual discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 籙 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it could enhance your understanding of cultural texts and literature. Students should focus on recognizing its historical context and usage in classical texts, linking it to other words related to knowledge and prophecy.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 籙 with 籁 (lái) or other similar characters. For example, using 籙 when intending to say 'book' in general (书, shū) can lead to misunderstandings, as 籙 has a specific, esoteric connotation.

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Etymology of 籙

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A bamboo ⺮ record 録; 録 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 籙

IDS Structure⿱⺮録
籙Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
録lu4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say book, record; book of prophecy in Chinese

“book, record; book of prophecy” in Chinese is籙lù

The character 籙 (lù) refers to a type of book or record, specifically one used for prophecy or divination in Chinese culture. It often carries connotations of ancient texts that convey wisdom or predictions about the future, making it a term that evokes a sense of mysticism and historical significance.

When to use 籙

籙 is often found in more formal or literary contexts, and it's not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; its unique meaning is tied to prophecy, which might not be clear in casual discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 籙 with 籁 (lái) or other similar characters. For example, using 籙 when intending to say 'book' in general (书, shū) can lead to misunderstandings, as 籙 has a specific, esoteric connotation.

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Word Family of 籙

Words Containing This Character1
箓lùbook籙
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Characters with 籙

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Frequently Asked Questions about 籙

In modern usage, 籙 is rarely used, but it refers to ancient texts or books of prophecies, often connected to Daoism.

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