Meaning
good fortune; official salary
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “lu” becomes a different word in each tone. 禄 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
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Common Words
- 天禄tiān lùauspicious sculpted animal, usu. a unicorn or deer with a long tail; possession of the empire
- 无禄wú lùto be unsalaried; to be unfortunate; death
- 利禄lì lùwealth and official post
- 回禄huí lùtraditional Fire God; destruction by fire
- 世禄shì lùhereditary benefits such as rank and wealth
Example Sentence
古人常用“福禄寿”来表达美好的祝愿。Gǔ rén cháng yòng “fú lù shòu” lái biǎo dá měi hǎo de zhù yuàn.The ancients used fortune, prosperity, and longevity to express good wishes.
古人Gǔ rénpeople of ancient times常用cháng yòngin common usage“福“fúgood fortune禄lùgood fortune寿shòu”long life”来láito come表达biǎo dáto express美好měi hǎobeautiful的deof祝愿zhù yuànto wish。