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缭 Stroke Order — How to Write 缭

Stroke Order

缭 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.

缭 Radical and Character Components

Components:纟尞

缭 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 尞 indicates the sound.

Radical: 纟 + 12 more strokes

缭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • liáo

Meanings of 缭 in Chinese

1

liáo缭

To wind around, to entangle; to be in a state of confusion or disorder.
山间云雾缭绕。
Clouds and mist linger around the mountains.
To sew with needle and thread, often to hem or overcast an edge.
她用针线细致地缭着裙子的下摆。
She carefully hemmed the skirt's bottom edge with a needle and thread.

Common Words and Phrases with 缭

1
liáo缭luàn乱
Confused and disordered; in a state of turmoil, often referring to thoughts or a visually overwhelming scene.
夜市上五彩斑斓的灯光让人看得眼花缭乱。
The colorful lights at the night market made people feel dazzled.
2
liáo缭rào绕
To curl up, wind around, or linger (often describing smoke, mist, sound, or fragrance).
山间的晨雾缭绕，为大地披上了一层神秘的面纱。
The morning mist lingered among the mountains, veiling the land in a mysterious shroud.

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Questions about 缭

What does 缭 mean in Chinese?

缭 (liáo) means “To wind around, to entangle” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 缭?

缭 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 缭 have?

缭 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 缭?

缭 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 缭?

The radical of 缭 is 纟, and 缭 is a phono-semantic compound.