魯 (lǔ) - Lu — refers to the ancient Chinese state & the modern Shandong province

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Lu — refers to the ancient Chinese state of Lu;

the modern Shandong province;

also means clumsy, stupid, or rustic.

Lu — refers to the ancient Chinese statethe modern Shandong provincealso means clumsy, stupid, or rustic.

Usage highlights

Lu stateShandong provinceClumsy and rashLu cuisineLu operaLu language

Synonyms

  • 拙— clumsy, awkward
  • 钝— dull, blunt
  • 笨— stupid, foolish

Antonyms

  • 巧— skillful, clever
  • 敏— quick, agile
  • 智— wise, intelligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is from Shandong (山东), the ancient Lu state (鲁国).
  • Don't be so clumsy (鲁莽) in your actions.
  • The Analects of Confucius (论语) were compiled in Lu.
  • Lu cuisine (鲁菜) is one of China's eight major culinary traditions.

Collocations

  • Lu state(鲁国)
  • Shandong province(山东省)
  • Clumsy and rash(鲁莽)
  • Lu cuisine(鲁菜)
  • Lu opera(鲁剧)
  • Lu language(鲁语)

Idioms

  • Clumsy and rash(鲁莽灭裂)
  • The fish of Lu(鲁鱼亥豕 — referring to textual errors)
  • The sparrow hawk of Lu(鲁禽 — referring to freedom)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lu was an important vassal state during the Zhou dynasty, located in modern Shandong province.
  • Lu was the home state of Confucius and the birthplace of Confucianism.
  • The character also carries meanings of simplicity and rusticity, sometimes with negative connotations of clumsiness.

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