COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 烈 is built
Traditional etymology note: 灬 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 列 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 烈 (liè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ardent
lièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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liè
烈
ardent
Common words
jī liè
激烈
(of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned
qiáng liè
强烈
strong; intense
rè liè
热烈
enthusiastic; ardent; warm
jù liè
剧烈
violent; acute; severe; fierce
liè rì
烈日
scorching sun
liè shì
烈士
martyr
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 烈
Say “liè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jī liè
(of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned
qiáng liè
strong; intense
rè liè
enthusiastic; ardent; warm
jù liè
violent; acute; severe; fierce
liè rì
scorching sun
liè shì
martyr
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 烈?
烈 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 烈 (liè) mean?
烈 (liè) means ardent.
What is the radical of 烈?
The radical of 烈 is 灬, associated with Not yet classified.