COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 留 is built
留 can be remembered by breaking it into 卯 + 田. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 留 (liú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to leave (a message etc)
liúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liú
留
to leave (a message etc)
Common words
liú xué
留学
to study abroad
liú xià
留下
to leave behind; to stay behind; to remain; to keep
bǎo liú
保留
to keep; to retain; to have reservations (about sth); to hold back (from saying sth)
liú yán
留言
to leave a message; to leave one's comments; message
tíng liú
停留
to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over
cán liú
残留
to remain; to be left over; residual; remnant; residue
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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留
留
留
留
留
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 留
Say “liú” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 留
Common words and phrases
liú xué
to study abroad
liú xià
to leave behind; to stay behind; to remain; to keep
bǎo liú
to keep; to retain; to have reservations (about sth); to hold back (from saying sth)
liú yán
to leave a message; to leave one's comments; message
tíng liú
to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over
cán liú
to remain; to be left over; residual; remnant; residue
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“留”。
Zhège zì shì “liú”.
This character is “留”.
我正在学习“留”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liú” zì.
I am learning the character “留”.
请写一遍“留”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liú”.
Please write “留” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 留?
留 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 留 (liú) mean?
留 (liú) means to leave (a message etc).
What is the radical of 留?
The radical of 留 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.