HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
鲁 — foolish
- Reading
- lǔ
- Meaning
- foolish; rude; Lu (ancient state)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
鲁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lǔ and it means foolish; rude; Lu (ancient state). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鲁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 粗鲁 (rude, crude, unmannerly) and 鲁莽 (reckless, rash, impulsive).
Chinese words containing 鲁
Frequently asked questions
What does 鲁 mean in Chinese?
鲁 means foolish; rude; Lu (ancient state) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 鲁 read?
鲁 is read lǔ. Reading it inside real words — 粗鲁 and 鲁莽 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鲁 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 鲁 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鲁 in a word?
A common word containing 鲁 is 粗鲁 (cū lǔ) — "rude, crude, unmannerly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鲁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鲁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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