蘆 (lú) - Reed — a type of tall grass that & also used in the name for the city

蘆Tone 2

lú ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

蘆 · lú

Reed — a type of tall grass that grows in wetlands;

also used in the name for the city of Lüda in Liaoning province.

Reed — a type of tall grass thatalso used in the name for the city

Usage highlights

ReedReed matReed fluteReed warblerReed marshReed cat

Synonyms

  • 苇— reed (often used together with 芦 as 芦苇)
  • 荻— amur silvergrass (similar wetland plant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The reeds (芦苇) sway in the wind by the lake.
  • We saw reed warblers (芦莺) in the marsh.
  • Lüda (芦大) is a city in Liaoning province.
  • The musical instrument is made from reed (芦笛).

Collocations

  • Reed(芦苇)
  • Reed mat(芦席)
  • Reed flute(芦笛)
  • Reed warbler(芦莺)
  • Reed marsh(芦荡)
  • Reed cat(芦猫)

Idioms

  • To break the reeds and search for roots(拔芦寻根)
  • Reed flowers flying in the wind(芦花飞雪)
  • Reed wall and thatched hut(芦壁茅屋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reeds are commonly found in Chinese wetlands and have been used for various practical purposes including weaving mats and making musical instruments.
  • In Chinese poetry, reeds often symbolize simplicity, resilience, and the beauty of nature.
  • The character appears in geographical names, particularly in northeastern China.

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