COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 裂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衣 (cloth) suggests the meaning, while 列 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 裂 (liè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to split
lièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liè
裂
to split
Common words
duàn liè
断裂
fracture; rupture; to break apart
fēn liè
分裂
to split up; to divide; to break up; fission
liè fèng
裂缝
crack; crevice
liè hén
裂痕
crack; gap; split
pò liè
破裂
to burst; to rupture; (of a relationship etc) to break down
liè
裂
to split; to crack; to break open; to rend
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
裂
裂
裂
裂
裂
裂
裂
裂
LEARNING TIP
Remember 裂
Say “liè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
duàn liè
fracture; rupture; to break apart
fēn liè
to split up; to divide; to break up; fission
liè fèng
crack; crevice
liè hén
crack; gap; split
pò liè
to burst; to rupture; (of a relationship etc) to break down
liè
to split; to crack; to break open; to rend
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“裂”。
Zhège zì shì “liè”.
This character is “裂”.
我正在学习“裂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liè” zì.
I am learning the character “裂”.
请写一遍“裂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liè”.
Please write “裂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 裂?
裂 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 裂 (liè) mean?
裂 (liè) means to split.
What is the radical of 裂?
The radical of 裂 is 衣, associated with Not yet classified.