unknown, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #34291, Very Hard
噜
lū
chatter
unknown, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #34291, Very Hard
lū(lu1) T1
1verbose, talkative; mumbling
2grumble
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March 24, 2026
噜(嚕)lū(lu1)
The character 噜 (lū) typically describes someone who is talkative or verbose, often mumbling or chattering. It can convey a sense of lightheartedness or annoyance, depending on the context in which it is used, such as referring to someone who talks excessively or grumbles about something.
Strokes15Radical口Frequency#34291DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being talkative can sometimes be seen positively in social gatherings, as it fosters communication and connection. However, excessive talking may also be perceived as a lack of restraint, especially in formal settings.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'loo' (toilet) where people might mumble and chat while waiting. The character 噜 resembles a person mumbling as they exit the 'loo', making it easier to remember the sound 'lū' and its meaning related to talking.
Meanings of 噜
lū(lu1)
1verbose, talkative; mumbling
2grumble
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About 噜
噜Simplified
嚕Traditional
15Strokes
口Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 噜
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a 'loo' (toilet) where people might mumble and chat while waiting. The character 噜 resembles a person mumbling as they exit the 'loo', making it easier to remember the sound 'lū' and its meaning related to talking.
Usage Notes
In informal contexts, 噜 can describe a person who talks too much or complains frequently. Be careful not to confuse it with more formal or serious terms for discussion or argument. Common collocations include '唠叨' (lāodāo, to nag) and '说话' (shuōhuà, to speak).
HSK Study Tips
While 噜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can help with conversational fluency. It's good to connect it with other words related to speaking and communication at this level, such as 聊 (liáo, to chat) and 说 (shuō, to speak).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being talkative can sometimes be seen positively in social gatherings, as it fosters communication and connection. However, excessive talking may also be perceived as a lack of restraint, especially in formal settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 噜 with similar-sounding words like 吕 (lǚ), which means 'to be concerned about.' For example, saying '我很噜' (wǒ hěn lū) instead of '我很唠叨' (wǒ hěn lāodāo) when referring to being talkative is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 噜
噜 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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没几分钟，我就走开了，留下他们在那儿叽里咕____地说个不停。
After a minute or two I left them there jabbering away.
Example Sentences for 噜 (4)
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1
没几分钟，我就走开了，留下他们在那儿叽里咕噜地说个不停。
méi jī fēn zhōng， ， wǒ jiù zǒu kāi， le ， liú xià tā mén zài nà ér jī lǐ gū lū dì shuō gè。
After a minute or two I left them there jabbering away.
2
罗兰多趴着睡着了，四肢摊开，打着呼噜。
luó lán duō pā zháo shuì zháo le， ， sì zhī tān， kāi ， dǎ zháo。
Rolando lay sprawled on his stomach, snoring.
3
那个女孩儿叽里咕噜地说着，谁也没听懂。
nà gè nǚ hái ér jī lǐ gū lū dì shuō zháo， ， shuí yě méi tīng。
The girl jabbered incomprehensibly.
4
孩子的头碰疼了, 你给他胡噜胡噜.
hái zǐ de tóu pèng téng le, , nǐ gěi tā hú lū hú.
The child's knocked his head against something. Rub it for him.
Cultural Notes for 噜
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being talkative can sometimes be seen positively in social gatherings, as it fosters communication and connection. However, excessive talking may also be perceived as a lack of restraint, especially in formal settings.
Word Family of 噜
Words Containing This Character9
咕噜rumbling咕嚕
噜lūgrumble嚕
呼噜(onom.) snoring呼嚕
打呼噜to snore打呼嚕
叽里咕噜(onom.) to jabber嘰里咕嚕
嘟噜bunch嘟嚕
叽哩咕噜(onom.) to jabber嘰哩咕嚕
呼噜噜wheezing呼嚕嚕
噜苏wordy嚕囌
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Compound Meaning
What does 咕噜 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 噜
You might say, '他总是噗噗噗的说话' (tā zǒng shì pū pū pū de shuōhuà), meaning 'He is always mumbling when he talks.'
No, 噜 is generally used in informal contexts and should be avoided in formal writings.
Synonyms include 唠叨 (lāodāo, to nag) and 嘟囔 (dūnang, to mumble), which all convey a similar idea of excessive talking.
