lù
𫰂都
good fortune; official's salary in ancient times
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
good fortune; blessings; prosperity
literaryOften used in classical or literary contexts, and in compound words related to luck and blessings.
Fú福
lù禄
shòu寿
sān三
xīng星
shì是
gāo高
zhào照
。
The three stars of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity shine brightly.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
xiǎng享
shòu受
róng荣
huá华
fù富
guì贵
，
zhēn真
shì是
fú福
lù禄
shuāng双
quán全
。
He enjoyed a life of wealth and honor, truly blessed with both fortune and prosperity.
noun
official's salary; emolument (in ancient China)
archaicRefers specifically to the salary or stipend of government officials in imperial China.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
guān官
lì吏
kào靠
lù禄
mǐ米
wéi为
shēng生
。
In ancient times, officials lived on their salary of grain.
Tā他
wèi位
gāo高
quán权
zhòng重
，
shí食
jūn君
zhī之
lù禄
。
He held a high position with great power, receiving a salary from the emperor.