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縷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
縷lǚstrand, thread; detailed, precisex, 17 strokes, radical 糹
lǚ(lv3)lv T3
  1. 1strand, thread; detailed, precise
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March 24, 2026

縷lǚ(lv3)

The character 縷 (lǚ) refers to a strand or thread, often used to describe something that is detailed or precise. It can be used in contexts such as textiles, descriptions of intricate details, or when emphasizing thoroughness in communication.

Strokes17Radical糹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the art of weaving and textiles has historical significance, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship and attention to detail, which is reflected in the meaning of 縷.

Memory Tip

Imagine a delicate thread (縷) weaving through a complex tapestry. The character's left component (糸) represents 'silk' or 'thread,' while the right component (呂) sounds like 'lǚ,' reminding you of the smoothness of fine threads.

Meanings of 縷

lǚ(lv3)
1strand, thread; detailed, precise
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About 縷

縷Simplified
17Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 縷

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丝 (sī) - use 縷 (lǚ) when emphasizing detailed or precise strands, while丝 (sī) refers more generally to silk or threads without the same nuance.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 縷 with similar characters like 录 (lù), which means 'to record.' 縷 is typically used in more formal settings when discussing details or strands in writing and conversation. Common collocations include 縷述 (lǚshù - to narrate in detail).

HSK Study Tips

Though 縷 is not included in HSK levels, it connects well with other characters describing details or precision, such as 精 (jīng - fine). Focus on using it in appropriate contexts to describe intricate details or threads.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 縷 with 线 (xiàn), which also means 'line' or 'thread.' Remember, 縷 emphasizes detail while 线 is more about the physical line itself. For example, saying '我需要一根縷' instead of '我需要一根线' is incorrect.

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Etymology of 縷

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

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 縷.

Memory Hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)糹
+
Phonetic (sound)婁
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Origin

縷 = 糹 + 婁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 縷

IDS Structure⿰糹婁
縷Full Character
=
糹si1
left
婁lou2
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 縷?

How to say strand, thread; detailed, precise in Chinese

“strand, thread; detailed, precise” in Chinese is縷lǚ

The character 縷 (lǚ) refers to a strand or thread, often used to describe something that is detailed or precise. It can be used in contexts such as textiles, descriptions of intricate details, or when emphasizing thoroughness in communication.

When to use 縷

Be cautious not to confuse 縷 with similar characters like 录 (lù), which means 'to record.' 縷 is typically used in more formal settings when discussing details or strands in writing and conversation. Common collocations include 縷述 (lǚshù - to narrate in detail).

縷 or something close to it

丝 (sī) - use 縷 (lǚ) when emphasizing detailed or precise strands, while丝 (sī) refers more generally to silk or threads without the same nuance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 縷 with 线 (xiàn), which also means 'line' or 'thread.' Remember, 縷 emphasizes detail while 线 is more about the physical line itself. For example, saying '我需要一根縷' instead of '我需要一根线' is incorrect.

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Word Family of 縷

Words Containing This Character6
缕lǚstrand縷
千丝万缕linked in countless ways千絲萬縷
条分缕析to analyze thoroughly, point by point (idiom)條分縷析
不绝如缕hanging by a thread不絕如縷
筚路蓝缕the hardships of beginning an undertaking (idiom)篳路藍縷
缕述to relate in detail縷述
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Frequently Asked Questions about 縷

It is pronounced lǚ, with a rising tone.

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