COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 劣 is built
Traditional etymology note: 少 (inadequate) suggests the meaning, while 力 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 劣 (liè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
inferior
lièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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liè
劣
inferior
Common words
è liè
恶劣
vile; nasty; of very poor quality
liè shì
劣势
inferior; disadvantaged
liè zhì
劣质
shoddy; of poor quality
zhuō liè
拙劣
clumsy; botched
yōu shèng liè tài
优胜劣汰
survival of the fittest (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 劣
Say “liè” 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 劣
Common words and phrases
è liè
vile; nasty; of very poor quality
liè shì
inferior; disadvantaged
liè zhì
shoddy; of poor quality
zhuō liè
clumsy; botched
yōu shèng liè tài
survival of the fittest (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 劣?
劣 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 劣 (liè) mean?
劣 (liè) means inferior.
What is the radical of 劣?
The radical of 劣 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.