楼 (lóu) — how to say "building" in Chinese

Measure word: 栋 dòng

Building, floor

Radicals / Keys

Tree

#75 · · 4 strokes

Examples

这座有三十层,是附近最高的建筑。

This building has thirty floors, it's the tallest building nearby.

我住在五

I live on the fifth floor.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 楼 (lóu) — building, floor

[lo-] Loki, the mischievous god, decides to create a magical tower 🌪️ that reaches the sky. He draws a mystical horizontal line at the base and watches as his breathtaking building 楼 grows floor by floor. Now, this incredible building will be his new place to craft pranks from every floor!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "building" in Chinese?

"building" in Chinese is 楼 (lóu).

What does 楼 mean in English?

楼 (lóu) means "Building, floor".

How is 楼 pronounced?

It is pronounced lóu (written as lou). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "building" in Chinese characters?

It is written 楼.

What HSK level is 楼?

楼 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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