錄 meaning and stroke order
To copy, to record, to write down
How to write 錄, stroke by stroke
16 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 錄
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- diary
- record
- to hit
- to copy
How 錄 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. A metal 釒 brush 彔 used to record stories.
Radical: 釒 (gold), shared by 135 characters on this site.
How to remember 錄
On the left is the metal radical 釒, and on the right is 彔, which the hint pictures as a brush. Picture a metal pen scratching words onto a surface, and you have 錄 (lù), to record.
錄 (lù) is the traditional form. In simplified Chinese you will see it written as 录. It rarely stands alone and usually appears in words like 记录 (jìlù, to record), 录音 (lùyīn, to record sound) and 登录 (dēnglù, to log in). Example: 我在录音。(Wǒ zài lùyīn.) I am recording audio.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 记录 and 纪录, which share the pronunciation jìlù. In mainland usage, 纪录 is preferred for a record like a sports record or for 纪录片 (documentary), while 记录 is used for writing something down.
Common words with 錄
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 記錄 | jìlù | to record; record (esp. a written account) | HSK 3 |
| 錄音 | lùyīn | to record sound; an audio recording (CL:段[duan4]) | HSK 3 |
| 紀錄 | jìlù | variant of 記錄|记录[ji4 lu4]; (Note: In mainland China, 纪录 is preferred for the sense "record | HSK 3 |
| 錄取 | lùqǔ | to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc) who passes an entrance exam; to | HSK 4 |
| 登錄 | dēnglù | to register; to log in | HSK 4 |
| 錄像 | lùxiàng | to videotape; to videorecord | HSK 6 |
| 錄音機 | lùyīnjī | (tape) recording machine; tape recorder | HSK 6 |
| 紀錄片 | jìlùpiàn | newsreel; documentary (film or TV program) | HSK 7-9 |
| 目錄 | mùlù | catalog; table of contents | HSK 7-9 |
| 錄製 | lùzhì | to record (video or audio) | HSK 7-9 |
| 回憶錄 | huíyìlù | memoir | HSK 7-9 |
| 錄像帶 | lùxiàngdài | videotape; video cassette | |
| 錄影帶 | lùyǐngdài | (Tw) videotape; video cassette | |
| 錄音帶 | lùyīndài | audio tape |
Questions about 錄
How many strokes are in 錄?
錄 is written with 16 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 錄 mean?
錄 (lù) means to copy, to record, to write down. A common word with it is 记录 (jìlù), meaning "to record; record (esp. a written account)".
How do you pronounce 錄?
錄 is pronounced lù, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 錄?
The radical of 錄 is 釒, which carries the idea of "gold". Dictionaries list 錄 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 錄?
錄 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 录, used in mainland China and Singapore.
How do you say 'to be admitted to a school' with 录?
Use 录取 (lùqǔ), which means a school or employer accepts an applicant. For example, 他被大学录取了 (Tā bèi dàxué lùqǔ le) means he was admitted to university.
What is the difference between 录音 and 录像?
录音 (lùyīn) is recording sound only, and 音 means sound. 录像 (lùxiàng) is recording video, and 像 means image.