COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 六 is built
六 can be remembered by breaking it into 亠 + 八. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 六 (liù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
six
liùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liù
六
six
Common words
wǔ yán liù sè
五颜六色
multicolored; every color under the sun
liù
六
six; 6
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 六
Say “liù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 六
Common words and phrases
wǔ yán liù sè
multicolored; every color under the sun
liù
six; 6
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 六?
六 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 六 (liù) mean?
六 (liù) means six.
What is the radical of 六?
The radical of 六 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.