COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 娄 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 looking up at a star 米
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How to Write 娄 (lóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Lou
lóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lóu
娄
surname Lou
Common words
lóu
娄
surname Lou
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 娄
Say “lóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 娄
Common words and phrases
lóu
surname Lou
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 娄?
娄 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 娄 (lóu) mean?
娄 (lóu) means surname Lou.
What is the radical of 娄?
The radical of 娄 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.