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禄
lù
Description
「禄」是古代做官的人拿到的钱和粮食。
"禄" is the money and grain that ancient officials received.
今天这个字不常用，但在「福禄寿」这些词里还能看到。
This character is not commonly used today, but it can still be seen in words like "福禄寿".
Meanings
禄lù
official's salary in ancient times
古代做官可以拿到俸禄。
In ancient times, officials received a salary.
禄lù
good fortune; prosperity
人们希望有福有禄。
People hope to have both fortune and official salary.
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Notes
- Nuance
mostly literary or historical now; common in the auspicious phrase 福禄寿.
- Etymology
originally meant the grain and money paid to government officials.
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