六 Stroke Order — How to Write 六
六 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 八, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
六 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 八 + 2 more strokes
六 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- liù
- lù
Meanings of 六 in Chinese
1
liù六
The number six, five plus one. It is also used in various fixed expressions in traditional Chinese culture, referring to categories or groups of six items, such as the Six Arts (六艺) or the Six Kinships (六亲).
每逢佳节，他总会和六亲好友一起庆祝。
Every festive occasion, he always celebrates with his family and close friends.
A notation symbol in ancient Chinese music scores, equivalent to '5' in jianpu (numbered musical notation).
古琴曲谱中，‘六’往往代表着简谱的‘5’音。
In guqin musical scores, 'liù' (六) often represents the note '5' in jianpu.
2
lù六
When pronounced 'lù', it refers to Lu'an, a city in Anhui Province, China.
六安瓜片是著名的绿茶品种。
Lu'an Guapian is a famous variety of green tea.
Lùhé: a place name in Jiangsu Province, China, specifically a district of Nanjing.
六合区位于南京市北部。
Luhe District is located in the northern part of Nanjing City.
Common Words and Phrases with 六
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2
The Six Dynasties
南京保留了许多与六朝文化相关的古迹和艺术遗产，吸引了众多学者和游客前来探访。
Nanjing preserves many ancient sites and artistic heritage related to Six Dynasties culture, attracting numerous scholars and tourists to visit.
3
An alternative name for snowflake, referring to its six-pointed structure.
夜色渐浓，六出如絮，轻柔地铺满了山径
As night deepened, the snowflakes, like cotton, gently covered the mountain path.
4
snowflake, referring to the hexagonal shape of snow crystals.
窗外，六出冰花轻柔地飘落，将大地染成一片纯白。
Outside the window, the six-petal ice flowers gently fell, painting the ground a pristine white.
5
The six domestic animals, traditionally referring to pigs, oxen, goats, horses, fowl, and dogs.
在农村，农民们通常会饲养一些六畜来帮助农业生产和提供食物来源。
In rural areas, farmers often raise various livestock to assist in agricultural production and provide food sources.
6
Describes a household experiencing misfortune or great unrest, to the point where even the livestock are affected and restless; successive family misfortunes.
这户人家最近怪事连连，夜里总有奇怪的响声，搞得六畜不安
Strange things have been happening in this household recently; there are always strange noises at night, causing the domestic animals to be restless.
7
In traditional Chinese medicine, the six hollow organs (gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, triple warmer, and bladder).
中医理论认为，人体的五脏六腑共同维持着生命的正常运转。
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory holds that the five Zang organs and six Fu organs collectively maintain the normal functioning of life.
8
In Buddhism, the six senses: eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind.
修行者通过清净六根，以达到内心的平静与智慧。
Cultivators achieve inner peace and wisdom by purifying their six roots.
9
Six traditional grain crops, including rice, broomcorn millet, foxtail millet, common millet, wheat, and wild rice. Also colloquially refers to corn/maize.
古代的农夫辛勤耕耘，希望能获得六谷丰收
Ancient farmers toiled diligently, hoping for a bountiful harvest of the six grains.
10
Refers to the six major states (Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei) during China's Warring States period.
战国时期，六国之间常有合纵连横的策略，以图各自的生存与发展。
During the Warring States period, the Six States often employed strategies of vertical and horizontal alliances to ensure their respective survival and development.
11
The six directions (up, down, and the four cardinal points), broadly referring to the universe or the world.
道家思想认为，人与自然之间存在着紧密的联系，万物皆在六合之中和谐共生。
Taoist philosophy holds that there is a close connection between humans and nature, and all things coexist harmoniously within the 'Liuhe' (the universe/heaven and earth).
12
An ancient Chinese term referring to pregnancy, and also to the six 'Jia' combinations from the traditional sexagenary cycle used in divination.
她身怀六甲，家人都为她感到高兴。
She is pregnant, and her family is very happy for her.
13
六六六 (liùliùliù) refers to BHC (benzene hexachloride), an insecticide, typically a white or pale yellow powder with the molecular formula C6H6Cl6.
为了防治农作物虫害，农民们曾经使用过六六六粉剂
To control crop pests, farmers once used '666' powder.
14
Liùlǜ refers to the six odd-numbered (yang) pitches within the traditional Chinese twelve-tone system (十二律) of standard musical pitches; it can also sometimes refer to the entire twelve-tone system.
古人通过对六律的精确测量，确立了音乐的和谐与秩序。
The ancients established the harmony and order of music by precisely measuring the six lü (pitch standards).
15
The Liupan Mountains (Liùpán Shān) are a mountain range located in western China, spanning southwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and eastern Gansu Province. Its name, meaning "Six-Plateau Mountain," comes from its winding and steep paths, which are said to require six turns to reach the summit.
六盘山层峦叠嶂，风景秀丽，是徒步爱好者的理想去处。
The Liupan Mountains are characterized by their layered peaks and beautiful scenery, making them an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts.
16
The six relations (father, mother, elder brothers, younger brothers, wife, children); generally, one's kin or relatives.
他孤身一人，在这个城市里举目无亲，六亲不靠
He is all alone in this city, with no relatives or support to rely on.
More words with 六
- mǎ马bó泊liù六horse dealer
- liù六diǎn点six o'clock, six points
- liù六gè个six
- liù六yuè月June
- liù六shí十sixty
- liù六zàng脏six Zang organs, six yin organs
- shí十liù六sixteen
- liù六diǎn点zhōng钟six o'clock
- dì第liù六rì日The Sixth Day, Day Six
- liù六fǔ府six fu organs, six viscera
- liù六kuài块six pieces, six blocks
- liù六lǚ吕six lü, six yin pitches
- liù六miàn面six sides, six faces
- liù六tiáo条six articles, six items
- lù六hé合qū区Liuhe District
- liù六shí十rén人sixty people
- liù六shì世jì纪6th century, the sixth century
- zhōu周liù六Saturday
- dì第liù六xiù宿Sixth night, Sixth dorm
- liù六shí十nián年sixty years, sexagenary cycle
Idioms with 六
- liù六bì臂sān三tóu头extraordinary abilities and immense capabilities
- liù六chù畜xīng兴wàng旺livestock thriving and multiplying
- liù六dào道lún轮huí回the six realms of reincarnation
- liù六gēn根qīng清jìng净free from worldly desires
- liù六jiē街sān三shì市Throughout the city's streets and markets
- liù六qīn亲bù不rèn认disown all one's relatives
- liù六qīn亲wú无kào靠no family or relatives to rely on
- liù六shén神bù不ān安terribly flustered and at a loss
- liù六shén神wú无zhǔ主utterly bewildered and panic-stricken
- liù六yuè月fēi飞shuāng霜grave injustice or wrongful conviction
- hū呼yāo幺hè喝liù六to gamble loudly
- qī七qíng情liù六yù欲full range of human emotions and desires
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Open the tool →Questions about 六
What does 六 mean in Chinese?
六 (liù) means “The number six” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 六?
六 has 2 pronunciations: liù, lù.
How many strokes does 六 have?
六 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 六?
六 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 八. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 六?
The radical of 六 is 八.
