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琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

琉 Stroke Order — How to Write 琉

Stroke Order

琉 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, 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.

琉 Radical and Character Components

Components:王㐬

琉 is a phono-semantic compound: 王 (jade) carries the meaning, while 㐬 indicates the sound.

Radical: 王 + 6 more strokes

琉 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • liú

Meanings of 琉 in Chinese

1

liú琉

Liúlí (琉璃) refers to a type of glaze, often green or golden yellow, made from silicon compounds of aluminum and sodium, used for ceramic tiles, jars, and handicrafts.
这座寺庙的屋顶铺满了色彩斑斓的琉璃瓦。
The roof of this temple is covered with colorful glazed tiles.

Common Words and Phrases with 琉

1
liú琉lí璃
coloured glaze, often made from fired aluminum and sodium silicates, used for decorative and functional objects like tiles and pottery.
这座古寺的屋顶覆盖着五彩斑斓的琉璃瓦，在阳光下熠熠生辉。
The roof of this ancient temple is covered with colorful glazed tiles, shimmering brightly under the sunlight.
2
liú琉lí璃tà榻
A couch or bed inlaid with coloured glaze.
在亭台楼阁之间，一架雕花精美的琉璃榻静静地摆放在窗边，窗外是如画的风景。
Between the pavilions and towers, an exquisitely carved glazed couch was quietly placed by the window, with picturesque scenery outside.
3
liú琉lí璃wǎ瓦
Glazed tile, typically green or golden yellow and shiny, made of clay with a glazed surface, commonly used in traditional Chinese architecture like palaces and temples.
这座古老的宫殿屋顶铺满了色彩斑斓的琉璃瓦，在阳光下熠熠生辉
The roof of this ancient palace is covered with colorful glazed tiles, shining brightly in the sun.
4
liú琉qiú球qún群dǎo岛
The Ryukyu Islands are a chain of islands in the western Pacific Ocean, part of Japan, located southwest of Kyushu.
琉球群岛拥有独特的文化和丰富的海洋生物，是潜水爱好者的天堂。
The Ryukyu Islands boast a unique culture and abundant marine life, making them a paradise for diving enthusiasts.

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Questions about 琉

What does 琉 mean in Chinese?

琉 (liú) means “Liúlí (琉璃) refers to a type of glaze, often green or golden yellow, made from silicon compounds of aluminum and sodium, used for ceramic tiles, jars, and handicrafts” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 琉?

琉 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 琉 have?

琉 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 琉?

琉 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 琉?

The radical of 琉 is 王, and 琉 is a phono-semantic compound.