胪 (lú) - To arrange in order & to display

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lú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

胪 · lú

To arrange in order;

to display;

to announce;

historically referring to the skin or abdomen.

To arrange in orderto displayto announce

Usage highlights

To announce in orderTo proclaim resultsSkin conditionAbdominal wallTo enumerateTo state clearly

Synonyms

  • 列— to list, to arrange
  • 述— to state, to narrate
  • 宣— to declare, to announce

Antonyms

  • 隐— to conceal, to hide
  • 藏— to hide, to store

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The results were announced in order (胪列).
  • The imperial examination results were displayed (胪传).
  • He has a skin condition (胪肤).
  • The abdominal wall was examined (胪腹).

Collocations

  • To announce in order(胪列)
  • To proclaim results(胪传)
  • Skin condition(胪肤)
  • Abdominal wall(胪腹)
  • To enumerate(胪举)
  • To state clearly(胪陈)

Idioms

  • To enumerate one by one(胪列分明)
  • To state in detail(胪陈事实)
  • To announce the results(胪传捷报)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'skin' in ancient Chinese medical texts, later extended to mean 'to display' or 'to announce'.
  • Used in imperial examination contexts for announcing successful candidates in order of merit.
  • Appears in formal, literary contexts rather than everyday speech.

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