How to Write 了
The character 了 (le) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亅 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
了 is pronounced le in Mandarin Chinese. It means particle for completed action or to understand.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: le, liǎo.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 了 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 了
Example Sentences
他年纪轻轻就取得这样的成实在了不起。
tā nián jì qīng qīng jiù qǔ dé zhè yàng de chéng shí zài liǎo bù qǐ
It is truly remarkable that he achieved such success at such a young age.
在做决定之前，我们需要深入了解情况。
zài zuò jué dìng zhī qián wǒ men xū yào shēn rù liǎo jiě qíng kuàng
Before making a decision, we need to have an in-depth understanding of the situation.
客人们已经走了，屋子里安静了下来。
kè rén men yǐ jīng zǒu le wū zi lǐ ān jìng le xià lái
The guests have already left, and the house has become quiet.
等你的感冒完全好了，我们再去郊游。
děng nǐ de gǎn mào wán quán hǎo le ， wǒ men zài qù jiāo yóu 。
Let's go on an outing after your cold is completely gone.
Similar Characters
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