甪 (lù) - A rare Chinese character used primarily in proper

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lù ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 用

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甪 · lù

A rare Chinese character used primarily in proper names, notably in the name of a mythical beast and in place names.

A rare Chinese character used primarily in proper

Usage highlights

Mythical beastLuzhi townLuliLushe
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A mythical beast in Chinese legends (甪端).
  • A town in Jiangsu province (甪直镇).
  • A place name in Zhejiang province (甪里).

Collocations

  • Mythical beast(甪端)
  • Luzhi town(甪直镇)
  • Luli(甪里, place name)
  • Lushe(甪社, place name)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 甪端 is a mythical creature in Chinese folklore, said to be able to travel great distances and understand all languages.
  • The character is used in several place names in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, preserving ancient naming traditions.

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