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炉
lú
Description
“炉”是一种用来生火或加热的东西，可以做饭、取暖或者炼东西。
"炉" is something used to make fire or heat, for cooking, warming, or smelting.
这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如“火炉”“炉子”。
This character is often used together with other characters, like "火炉" and "炉子".
Meanings
炉lú
stove; furnace; hearth
冬天我们在火炉边取暖。
In winter, we warm ourselves by the stove.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally written 爐 with the 火 (fire) radical, showing its meaning of fire-container.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 火炉 or 炉子.
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