庐
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Meaning: Luzhou or Lu Prefecture 廬州
💡 A 'roof' (广) over a 'household' (户) = a simple hut or historic Luzhou.
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Character Story & Explanation
In the historic city of Hefei, Anhui, a local proudly points to the ancient name 'Luzhou' (庐州) on a map. The character 庐 (lú) once denoted a prefecture spanning from the 6th to 13th centuries, but today it appears in place names and as a modest shelter, like a simple hut (茅庐). It evokes China's rich regional history.
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