露

lù
HSK 5
#839 most
frequent character
dew, syrup, nectar
verb
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

露 pairs 雨, rain or weather, with 路 lù, which supplies the sound. It first meant dew. The meaning grew to being outdoors in the open, to being exposed, and to show or reveal.

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Example Sentences

早上我在草地上看到了露水。
zǎoshàng wǒzài cǎodì shàng kàndào le lùshuǐ 。
In the morning, I saw dew on the grass.
她露出了自己的秘密。
tā lòuchū le zìjǐ de mìmì 。
She revealed her secret.
这个花蜜是花开时露出的。
zhègè huāmì shì huākāi shí lòuchū de 。
This nectar is revealed when the flower blooms.

Same Characters, Different Readings

露lòu
reveal, expose, show, betray, dew

Words with similar meanings

显露xiǎnlù
to show, to manifest
A more formal term used to denote the act of revealing or showing something.
揭示jiēshì
to reveal, to disclose
Emphasizes the aspect of uncovering information or secrets; often used in academic or formal contexts.

Homophones

HSK 2
路lù
road, path, way
录lù
record, write down, copy
录lù
record, write down, copy
鹿lù
deer
陆lù
(bound form) land (as opposed to the sea)

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Public Lists with 露

HSK 5
All words for the HSK 5 test
Plants
Trees, flowers, crops, herbs, and other plant-related terms.
Weather & Climate
Describing temperature, precipitation, seasons, forecasts, and related terms.
Environment & Nature
Landforms, habitats, ecological topics, and environmental issues.