鹿
lù · deer💡 How to pronounce
l → like the 'l' in 'love'. ù → like 'oo' in 'moon' but with a falling tone.
📖 The Story
鹿 is the deer — a graceful and gentle animal. The oracle bone script shows a deer with its characteristic antlers. In Chinese culture, deer symbolize longevity, grace, and peace. The character also sounds like 'fortune' (禄), making it a popular symbol for good luck.
🎬 In Culture Today
In Chinese art, deer often appear in paintings of immortals and the afterlife. The saying '鹿死谁手' (lù sǐ shuí shǒu) means 'who will win the deer?' — a metaphor for competing for power.
📝 Example Sentences
梅花鹿很优雅。
Sika deer are very elegant.
鹿角很漂亮。
Deer antlers are beautiful.