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辽 Stroke Order — How to Write 辽

Stroke Order

辽 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, 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.

辽 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶了

辽 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 了 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 2 more strokes

辽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • liáo

Meanings of 辽 in Chinese

1

liáo辽

Far, distant; vast, extensive.
站在山顶,眼前是辽阔的平原和远山。
Standing on the mountaintop, before your eyes are vast plains and distant mountains.
Liao Dynasty, an imperial dynasty of China.
辽代文化对后世产生了深远影响。
Liao Dynasty culture had a profound impact on later generations.
Abbreviation for Liaoning Province in China, or referring to the Liao River.
辽河是东北地区重要的河流之一。
The Liao River is one of the important rivers in the Northeast region.

Common Words and Phrases with 辽

1
liáo辽dōng东
Liáodōng refers to the eastern and southern parts of Liaoning province in China.
辽东地区拥有丰富的自然资源和独特的地理风貌。
The Liaodong region boasts rich natural resources and unique geographical features.
2
liáo辽dōng东bàn半dǎo岛
The Liaodong Peninsula is a major peninsula in southeastern Liaoning Province, China, extending into the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, known for its strategic ports like Dalian and agricultural products such as apples.
辽东半岛的海岸线曲折优美,是海滨旅游的好去处。
The coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula is winding and beautiful, making it an excellent destination for seaside tourism.
3
liáo辽hǎi海
Liáohǎi: refers to the southeastern part of Liaoning province, often metaphorically used as a battlefield due to historical conflicts.
古籍中常记载辽海地区的风土人情与边塞风光。
Ancient texts often record the local customs and border scenery of the Liaohai region.
4
liáo辽hé河
The Liao River is a major river in southern Northeast China, flowing 1430 km through Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Jilin, and Liaoning before emptying into the Bohai Sea.
辽河是滋养东北平原的重要河流。
The Liao River is an important river that nourishes the Northeast Plain.
5
liáo辽kuò阔
vast; extensive; broad
我们驾车穿过一片辽阔的沙漠,感受着大自然的壮丽。
We drove through a vast desert, feeling the grandeur of nature.
6
liáo辽xī西
Western part of Liaoning province.
辽西地区以其独特的地理风貌和丰富的历史文化而闻名。
The Liaoxi region is renowned for its distinctive geographical landscapes and abundant historical and cultural heritage.
7
liáo辽yuǎn远
distant; faraway
站在山顶,俯瞰着辽远的原野,我的心胸也变得开阔起来。
Standing on the mountaintop, overlooking the distant plain, my mind also broadened.

More words with 辽

  • liáo辽dài代Liao Dynasty, Liao
  • liáo辽cài菜Liaoning cuisine, Liao cuisine
  • liáo辽dōng东dì地qū区Liaodong area, Liaodong region
  • liáo辽xī西dì地qū区Liaoxi area, Western Liaoning
  • fú幅yuán员liáo辽kuò阔vast in territory, extensive in area
  • liáo辽hǎi海dì地qū区Liaohai Region, Liaohai Area

Idioms with 辽

  • liáo辽dōng东bái白shǐ豕make a fuss over something commonplace
  • bí鼻kǒng孔liáo辽tiān天haughty and arrogant
  • liáo辽dōng东shǐ豕parochial mind

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Questions about 辽

What does 辽 mean in Chinese?

辽 (liáo) means “Far, distant” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 辽?

辽 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 辽 have?

辽 has 5 strokes.

How do you write 辽?

辽 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 辽?

The radical of 辽 is 辶, and 辽 is a phono-semantic compound.

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