廉 Stroke Order — How to Write 廉
廉 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 广, 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.
廉 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 广 + 10 more strokes
廉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lián
Meanings of 廉 in Chinese
1
lián廉
Refers to integrity, uprightness, or moral character, often metaphorically like the 'sharp corners' or firm boundaries of a person's conduct.
她为人处世有廉隅，面对诱惑总能坚守原则
She conducts herself with integrity and uprightness, always upholding her principles in the face of temptation.
incorruptible; honest; not greedy for ill-gotten gains
他一生为人正直，廉洁奉公，受到大家的尊敬。
He lived an upright and incorruptible life, devoted to public service, and earned everyone's respect.
inexpensive; low-priced
他们家的电器物美价廉，很多人都喜欢。
Their home appliances are of good quality and low price, so many people like them.
To examine, investigate, or inquire carefully, often concerning facts or details.
上级部门派人来廉问此事，务求查明真相。
The superior department sent people to investigate this matter, aiming to ascertain the truth.
Common Words and Phrases with 廉
1
to inquire and investigate
委员会被赋予权力廉察所有相关记录，以确保决定的公正性。
The committee was empowered to impartially examine all relevant records to ensure the fairness of the decision.
2
honor and shame; sense of honor
一个人如果连最基本的廉耻之心都没有，那他的人生观可能已经出了问题。
If a person lacks even the most basic sense of integrity and shame, their worldview might already be problematic.
3
low-priced; cheap
这家商店的商品廉价而实用，深受顾客喜爱。
The goods in this store are inexpensive and practical, much loved by customers.
4
Honest, incorruptible, and possessing high moral integrity.
他以其廉洁的品格在社区中赢得了广泛的尊重，从不接受任何形式的馈赠。
He earned widespread respect in the community for his integrity, never accepting any form of gift.
5
An honest and upright official.
古往今来，廉吏总是百姓心中敬仰的楷模，他们的清正品德流芳百世。
Throughout history, incorruptible officials have always been revered models in the hearts of the common people, their upright virtues enduring for generations.
6
honest and clean; incorruptible
这位基金会的负责人以其廉明正直的品格赢得了大家的信任和尊敬。
The head of this foundation earned everyone's trust and respect with their incorruptible and upright character.
7
honest and upright; integrity
公司的每一位员工(都)应秉持廉正的原则，公平对待客户。
Every employee of the company should uphold the principle of integrity and treat customers fairly.
More words with 廉
- xiào孝lián廉Filial Piety and Integrity, Filial and Incorrupt
- lián廉wèn问Censor, To investigate integrity
- lián廉yú隅integrity, probity
- qīng清lián廉Incorruptible, Honest
- dī低lián廉cheap, inexpensive
- lián廉xiān先shēng生Mr. Lian
- lián廉chǐ耻zhī之xīn心sense of shame, sense of honor
- lián廉míng明zhèng正zhí直Integrity, Probity
- lián廉jié洁zì自lǜ律integrity and self-discipline, honesty and self-restraint
- lián廉yú隅pǐn品gé格Moral integrity, Upright character
- qīng清lián廉gōng公zhèng正Incorruptible and just, Honest and fair
- dài待jǐ己yǐ以lián廉Live with integrity, Be incorruptible
- qīng清lián廉zì自shǒu守Incorruptible, Uphold integrity
- zhèng正zhí直qīng清lián廉Integrity and incorruptibility, Honest and incorruptible
Idioms with 廉
- lián廉ér而bù不guì刿Upright yet gentle
- lián廉jié洁fèng奉gōng公honest and dedicated to public service
- lián廉míng明gōng公zhèng正incorruptible, just, and impartial
- gōng公zhèng正lián廉jié洁fair, just, and incorruptible
- gōng公zhèng正lián廉míng明fair, just, honest, and incorruptible
- guǎ寡lián廉xiǎn鲜chǐ耻shameless and unprincipled
- jià价lián廉wù物měi美good quality at a low price
- jiǎn俭kě可yǎng养lián廉Frugality cultivates integrity
- jiǎn俭yǐ以yǎng养lián廉Frugality fosters integrity
- lǐ礼yì义lián廉chǐ耻propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame
- qīng清zhèng正lián廉jié洁upright and incorruptible
- wù物měi美jià价lián廉excellent quality at a low price
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Open the tool →Questions about 廉
What does 廉 mean in Chinese?
廉 (lián) means “Refers to integrity” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 廉?
廉 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 廉 have?
廉 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 廉?
廉 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 广. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 廉?
The radical of 廉 is 广.