鲁
slow-witted; rude; Shandong; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
slow-witted; dull; stupid
neutralDescribes a person's mental slowness or lack of quick thinking.
He is a bit slow-witted, always reacting slower than others.
This old man is getting old and seems a bit dull-witted.
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Don't use slow-wittedness as an excuse to hide your laziness.
His dull-witted personality often makes him suffer losses in social situations.
The teacher patiently teaches this slow-witted student.
adjective
rude; reckless; boorish
neutralDescribes behavior that is careless, impolite, or lacking refinement.
He speaks too rudely and always offends people.
How could you be so reckless as to interrupt others?
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This person acts very recklessly when handling things, never considering the consequences.
His rude behavior made everyone feel disgusted.
Reckless decisions often lead to bad outcomes.
noun
ancient state of Lu (now Qufu, Shandong)
formalRefers to the ancient Lu state during the Zhou Dynasty, located in present-day Qufu, Shandong Province.
Confucius was a native of the Lu state during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Lu City was the capital of the Lu state during the Spring and Autumn Period.
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The Lu state was an important vassal state during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Mencius once traveled and studied in the Lu state.
The culture of the Lu state had a far-reaching impact on traditional Chinese culture.
noun
nickname for Shandong Province
neutralCommonly used shorthand for Shandong Province in official and informal contexts.
Shandong cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines of China.
He is from Shandong, his hometown is in Jinan.
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Shandong embroidery is a traditional handicraft of Shandong Province.
The dialect of southern Shandong is slightly different from that of northern Shandong.
The abbreviation Lu is now mostly used on license plates and official documents.
noun
surname Lu
neutralA common Chinese family name.
My surname is Lu, and my given name is Xun.
Lu Xun is a master of modern Chinese literature.
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Teacher Lu is our Chinese teacher.
The Lu family has a tradition of gathering together every Spring Festival.
My colleague Lu Ming got promoted yesterday.