COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刘 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 文 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刘 (liú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(classical) a type of battle-ax
liúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liú
刘
(classical) a type of battle-ax
Common words
liú
刘
(classical) a type of battle-ax
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刘
Say “liú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刘
Common words and phrases
liú
(classical) a type of battle-ax
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刘”。
Zhège zì shì “liú”.
This character is “刘”.
我正在学习“刘”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liú” zì.
I am learning the character “刘”.
请写一遍“刘”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liú”.
Please write “刘” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刘?
刘 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 刘 (liú) mean?
刘 (liú) means (classical) a type of battle-ax.
What is the radical of 刘?
The radical of 刘 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.