僚 (liáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 僚 (liáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 僚 (liáo) means "official; colleague; companion". with 14 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 僚 stroke by stroke?

僚 has 14 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 僚 and 傅?

僚 (liáo) and 傅 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 僚?

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

Q: What common words use 僚?

Common words containing 僚 include: 同僚 (tóng liáo) — Colleague or peer; 官僚 (guān liáo) — Bureaucrat; 幕僚 (mù liáo) — aide / staff / advisor.

How to Write 僚

The character 僚 (liáo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

僚 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means official; colleague; companion.

Common Words with 僚

同僚 tóng liáo

Colleague or peer

官僚 guān liáo

Bureaucrat

幕僚 mù liáo

aide / staff / advisor

Example Sentences

他和同僚关系很好。

tā hé tóng liáo guān xì hěn hǎo

He has a good relationship with his colleagues.

这个人有点官僚。

zhè ge rén yǒu diǎn guān liáo

This person is a bit bureaucratic.

他是市长的幕僚。

tā shì shì zhǎng de mù liáo

He is an aide to the mayor.

Similar Characters

傅 fù

傈 lì

傍 bàng

Practice Writing 僚 (liáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 僚

What does 僚 (liáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 僚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 僚 and 傅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 僚?

What common words use 僚?

How to Write 僚 (liáo)