Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: lu Kangxi strokes: 18 Page 212, Entry 01 Jade Chapters (Yupian) pronunciation: lu (rising tone). Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) pronunciation: lu (rising tone). Pronounced lu (rising tone). Jade Chapters (Yupian): To speak. Also, from the Categories Compilation (Leipian): To flatter. Also, from the Correct Character Guide (Zhengzitong): The phrase tu lu refers to expressing pity or regret. From the poem by the daughter of Prince Liang of the Yuan Dynasty: Tu lu tu lu jia a nu.