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

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

The Chinese character 寥 (liáo) means "Few; empty; lonely.". with 14 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寥 stroke by stroke?

寥 has 14 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寥 and 富?

寥 (liáo) and 富 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 寥?

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

Q: What common words use 寥?

Common words containing 寥 include: 寥寥 (liáo liáo) — Very few; scanty.; 寂寥 (jì liáo) — solitary; desolate; 寥廓 (liáo kuò) — Vast; boundless..

How to Write 寥

The character 寥 (liáo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

寥 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Few; empty; lonely..

Common Words with 寥

寥寥 liáo liáo

Very few; scanty.

寂寥 jì liáo

solitary; desolate

寥廓 liáo kuò

Vast; boundless.

Example Sentences

这里的游客寥寥。

zhè lǐ de yóu kè liáo liáo

There are very few tourists here.

这种感觉很寂寥。

zhè zhǒng gǎn jué hěn jì liáo

This feeling is very lonely and solitary.

天空非常寥廓。

tiān kōng fēi cháng liáo kuò

The sky is very vast and expansive.

Similar Characters

富 fù

寐 mèi

寒 hán

Practice Writing 寥 (liáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寥

What does 寥 (liáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寥 and 富?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寥?

What common words use 寥?

How to Write 寥 (liáo)