COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 绿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (silk) suggests the meaning, while 录 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 绿 (lǜ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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lǜTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lǜ
绿
green
Common words
lǜ chá
绿茶
green tea; (slang) (of a girl) seemingly innocent and charming but actually calculating and manipulative; a girl who has these qualities
lǜ sè
绿色
green
lǜ huà
绿化
to make green with plants; to reforest; (Internet slang) Islamization
bì lǜ
碧绿
dark green
cuì lǜ
翠绿
greenish-blue; emerald green
lǜ dì
绿地
green area (e.g. urban park or garden)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
绿
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 绿
Say “lǜ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
lǜ chá
green tea; (slang) (of a girl) seemingly innocent and charming but actually calculating and manipulative; a girl who has these qualities
lǜ sè
green
lǜ huà
to make green with plants; to reforest; (Internet slang) Islamization
bì lǜ
dark green
cuì lǜ
greenish-blue; emerald green
lǜ dì
green area (e.g. urban park or garden)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 绿?
绿 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 绿 (lǜ) mean?
绿 (lǜ) means green.
What is the radical of 绿?
The radical of 绿 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.