COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炉 is built
Traditional etymology note: A fire 火 in one's home 户
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How to Write 炉 (lú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stove
lúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lú
炉
stove
Common words
lú zǐ
炉子
stove; oven; furnace
wēi bō lú
微波炉
microwave oven
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炉
Say “lú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 炉
Common words and phrases
lú zǐ
stove; oven; furnace
wēi bō lú
microwave oven
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炉?
炉 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炉 (lú) mean?
炉 (lú) means stove.
What is the radical of 炉?
The radical of 炉 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.