列 Stroke Order — How to Write 列
列 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, 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.
列 Radical and Character Components
line.
Radical: 刂 + 4 more strokes
列 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- liè
Meanings of 列 in Chinese
1
liè列
Refers to things arranged in a line or series, such as a row, column, or a series of items/islands.
大家排成一列，等待入场
Everyone lined up in a single file, waiting to enter.
Refers to numerous or various items or people; all.
列位观众，今晚的节目即将开始。
Dear audience, tonight's program is about to begin.
To list, enumerate, or set out items or examples.
请你列举一些有助于保持健康的运动。
Please list some exercises that help maintain health.
To be included or arranged in a certain category or list of affairs; often used in the context of attending a meeting as a non-voting participant (e.g., 列席, to attend as a non-voting member).
她被列为特别嘉宾，可以列席本次讨论会
She was listed as a special guest and could attend this discussion as a non-voting participant.
A measure word for things arranged in a row or series, such as trains, vehicles, or people.
孩子们站成一列队伍。
The children stood in a line.
Refers to a category or a group; often used to indicate inclusion or exclusion from a list or classification, as in 'not included in this category'.
对于特价商品，通常不在此列，需要单独计算。
For special offer items, they are usually not included in this category and need to be calculated separately.
Used to describe something as intense, fierce, strong, or sudden, often synonymous with '烈' (liè) in certain contexts.
列日当空，人们纷纷躲避炙热。
With the fierce sun overhead, people rushed to avoid the scorching heat.
To split or divide, similar to '裂'.
这张纸列成了两半。
This piece of paper split into two halves.
Common Words and Phrases with 列
1
A list or a table; to tabulate or arrange items in columns/tables.
我们应该把所有待办事项列表，以便更好地管理时间。
We should list all pending tasks to better manage our time.
2
The lowest military rank, equivalent to a private or seaman.
新来的列兵正在学习如何叠被子。
The new private is learning how to fold blankets.
3
A series of connected railway carriages or cars pulled by a locomotive; a train.
这列列车准时到达了车站。
This train arrived at the station on time.
4
A member of a train crew, such as a conductor, guard, or attendant.
列车员热情地引导乘客前往他们的车厢，并解答了关于行程的疑问。
The train attendant warmly guided passengers to their carriages and answered questions about the journey.
5
train conductor
列车长耐心地回答了乘客关于到站时间的问题。
The train conductor patiently answered passengers' questions about the arrival time.
6
Biographies of individuals in ancient Chinese history books, particularly those written in the biographical history style.
这部史书不仅有帝王本纪，还有大量人物列传，生动地描绘了那个时代的风貌。
This historical record not only contains annals of emperors but also numerous biographies of individuals, vividly depicting the ethos of that era.
7
an archipelago; a chain of islands
太平洋上散布着许多美丽的列岛。
Many beautiful archipelagos are scattered across the Pacific Ocean.
8
to line up; to form a line or queue
学生们在操场上列队，准备进行早操。
The students lined up on the playground, ready for their morning exercises.
9
various countries; all nations
在那个文明鼎盛的时期，列国之间文化交流频繁，促进了艺术与科学的共同繁荣。
During that period of flourishing civilization, frequent cultural exchanges among the various states promoted the shared prosperity of art and science.
10
To enumerate or list items one by one.
请你列举一下这个项目的主要优点。
Please list the main advantages of this project.
11
Liènǚzhuàn, or Biographies of Exemplary Women, is an ancient Chinese book compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty. It collects stories and biographies of famous women from ancient Chinese history, serving as a moral guide.
她对《列女传》中的故事很感兴趣，认为其中蕴含着古人的智慧。
She was very interested in the stories in the 'Lie Nü Zhuan,' believing they contained the wisdom of ancient people.
12
great powers; major powers
在技术革新浪潮中，各领域的列强都在积极探索前沿科技，力求保持领先地位。
In the wave of technological innovation, the great powers in various fields are actively exploring cutting-edge technology, striving to maintain a leading position.
13
Lightning. The term's components refer to electricity splitting through gaps in clouds.
夜空中，列缺一闪而过，照亮了远方的山峦。
In the night sky, a flash of lightning streaked across, illuminating the distant mountains.
14
The Réaumur scale is a temperature scale where 0°R represents the freezing point of water and 80°R represents the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure.
虽然现代科学中很少使用，但列氏温标在历史上对温度测量做出了贡献。
Although rarely used in modern science, the Rømer scale made historical contributions to temperature measurement.
15
all of you; all the ladies and gentlemen present
列位，今天我们齐聚一堂，共同庆祝小明的生日。
Ladies and gentlemen, today we are gathered here to celebrate Xiao Ming's birthday.
More words with 列
- chén陈liè列display, exhibit
- xì系liè列A series or set of related things.
- duì队liè列queue
- luó罗liè列to list, enumerate, or arrange
- zhèn阵liè列Array
- xì系liè列jù剧TV series, series
- huán环liè列arranged in a circle, encircle
- pián骈liè列stand abreast, be side by side
- xù序liè列sequence, series
- pái排liè列arrange, arrangement
- liè列chū出list, enumerate
- liè列rì日Liège
- liè列rù入include, list
- liè列wéi为listed as, classified as
- liè列xí席attend as an observer, sit in
- háng行liè列row and column, matrix
- zhí直dá达liè列chē车a through train; a direct train
- lú胪liè列list, enumerate
- rù入liè列enter service, be commissioned
- shù数liè列sequence, progression
Idioms with 列
- liè列zǔ祖liè列zōng宗all one's ancestors
- míng名liè列qián前máo茅to rank among the best
- zhōu周yóu游liè列guó国travel extensively throughout various regions
- liè列fēng风yín淫yǔ雨text riddled with typos and errors
- liè列tǔ土fēn分máo茅enfeoffed as a feudal lord
- liè列dǐng鼎ér而shí食Dine in extravagant luxury
- liè列gōng功fù覆guò过boast merits, hide faults
- liè列tǔ土fēng封jiāng疆grant land and territory to feudal lords
- cè策míng名jiù就liè列take up an official post
- chén陈lì力jiù就liè列apply one's abilities to a suitable position
- fēn分máo茅liè列tǔ土grant land and titles to feudal lords
- fén焚xiāng香liè列dǐng鼎live an extravagant and luxurious life
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Open the tool →Questions about 列
What does 列 mean in Chinese?
列 (liè) means “To list” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 列?
列 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 列 have?
列 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 列?
列 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 列?
The radical of 列 is 刂, and 列 is a phono-semantic compound.