| lòu | to engrave/to carve/hard steel |
| 镂 | to engrave to carve hard steel |
| 镂刻 | to carve to engrave |
| 镂月裁云 | engrave the moon and cut out clouds; a skilled work of art or literature |
| 镂空 | openwork fretwork |
| 镂花 | ornamental engraving |
| 镂骨铭心 | be engraved on one's bones and heart; be remembered with deep gratitude |