恋 (liàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恋 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恋 (liàn) means "To love; to feel attached to". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恋 stroke by stroke?

恋 has 10 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 恋 and 忝?

恋 (liàn) and 忝 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 恋?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 恋?

Common words containing 恋 include: 恋爱 (liàn ài) — To be in love; romantic love; 留恋 (liú liàn) — To be reluctant to leave or to miss; 失恋 (shī liàn) — to break up / to be lovelorn.

How to Write 恋

The character 恋 (liàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

恋 is pronounced liàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To love; to feel attached to.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 恋 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 恋

恋爱 liàn ài

To be in love; romantic love

留恋 liú liàn

To be reluctant to leave or to miss

失恋 shī liàn

to break up / to be lovelorn

Example Sentences

他们正在谈恋爱。

tā men zhèng zài tán liàn ài

They are dating.

我很留恋这个地方。

wǒ hěn liú liàn zhè ge dì fāng

I'm very attached to this place.

他最近失恋了。

tā zuì jìn shī liàn le

He recently went through a breakup.

Similar Characters

忝 tiǎn

忞 mín

忠 zhōng

Practice Writing 恋 (liàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恋

What does 恋 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恋 and 忝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恋?

What common words use 恋?

How to Write 恋 (liàn)