COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陋 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (village) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 陋 (lòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
low
lòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
lòu
陋
low
Common words
chǒu lòu
丑陋
ugly
jiǎn lòu
简陋
simple and crude
gū lòu guǎ wén
孤陋寡闻
ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陋
Say “lòu” 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 陋
Common words and phrases
chǒu lòu
ugly
jiǎn lòu
simple and crude
gū lòu guǎ wén
ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“陋”。
Zhège zì shì “lòu”.
This character is “陋”.
我正在学习“陋”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lòu” zì.
I am learning the character “陋”.
请写一遍“陋”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lòu”.
Please write “陋” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陋?
陋 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 陋 (lòu) mean?
陋 (lòu) means low.
What is the radical of 陋?
The radical of 陋 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.