撩 (liāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撩 (liāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撩 (liāo) means "to lift up; to tease; to provoke". with 15 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撩 stroke by stroke?

撩 has 15 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 撩 and 搋?

撩 (liāo) and 搋 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 撩?

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

Q: What common words use 撩?

Common words containing 撩 include: 撩起 (liāo qǐ) — to lift up (clothing, curtain, etc.); 撩拨 (liáo bō) — to tease; to provoke; to stir up; 撩人 (liáo rén) — tantalizing; enchanting; provocative.

How to Write 撩

The character 撩 (liāo) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

撩 is pronounced liāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lift up; to tease; to provoke.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: liāo, liáo.

Common Words with 撩

撩起 liāo qǐ

to lift up (clothing, curtain, etc.)

撩拨 liáo bō

to tease; to provoke; to stir up

撩人 liáo rén

tantalizing; enchanting; provocative

Example Sentences

她轻轻撩起垂在额前的一缕长发。

tā qīng qīng liāo qǐ chuí zài é qián de yī lǚ cháng fà

She gently brushed aside a lock of long hair hanging over her forehead.

请不要随意去撩拨那个脾气暴躁的家伙。

qǐng bú yào suí yì qù liáo bō nà ge pí qì bào zào de jiā huo

Please don't provoke that short-tempered guy.

这里的春色撩人，吸引了无数游客前来。

zhè lǐ de chūn sè liáo rén xī yǐn liǎo wú shù yóu kè qián lái

The spring scenery here is enchanting, attracting countless tourists.

Similar Characters

搋 chuāi

搌 zhǎn

搏 bó

Practice Writing 撩 (liāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撩

What does 撩 (liāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撩 and 搋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撩?

What common words use 撩?

How to Write 撩 (liāo)