COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 耒 is built
Traditional etymology note: The handle of a plow
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How to Write 耒 (lěi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
plow
lěiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lěi
耒
plow
Common words
lěi
耒
plow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 耒
Say “lěi” 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 耒
Common words and phrases
lěi
plow
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“耒”。
Zhège zì shì “lěi”.
This character is “耒”.
我正在学习“耒”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lěi” zì.
I am learning the character “耒”.
请写一遍“耒”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lěi”.
Please write “耒” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 耒?
耒 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 耒 (lěi) mean?
耒 (lěi) means plow.
What is the radical of 耒?
The radical of 耒 is 耒, associated with Not yet classified.