lu

fragment / pinyin (Mandarin) — not an English word

«lu» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(Mandarin, pinyin) «Lù» means road or way (路), as in «yi lu ping an» (have a safe journey); «lǜ» means green (绿); «Lu» is also a common Chinese surname. tree →
It sounds like «loo» to an English ear. tree →
(informal, rare) A short form of the name Lucy or Louise (a name). tree →

In the lessons

It is not an English word. Children may hear it in Mandarin lessons and on the street (lǜ sè = green colour; mǎ lù = road). In English, «loo» (UK, informal) means toilet and sounds the same — a trap. Phrases (Mandarin): yi lu ping an (have a safe trip), lǜ sè (green).

Examples

In Mandarin, «lù» means road. tree →
«Yi lu ping an!» my Chinese teacher said before the trip. tree →
«Lǜ» means green in Chinese. tree →
Mr Lu is our new neighbour from Shanghai. tree →
«Lu» sounds just like «loo», but it is not the same word. tree →
My cousin Lucy's nickname is Lu. tree →

Note

Not an English word: a Mandarin syllable written in pinyin (tone marks show the meaning: lù, lǜ). Pronounced «loo». Homophone trap: «loo» is British slang for toilet.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «lu» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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