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

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

The Chinese character 寮 (liáo) means "Hut / Laos (short form)". with 15 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寮 stroke by stroke?

寮 has 15 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 寮 and 寝?

寮 (liáo) and 寝 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 寮?

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 寮?

Common words containing 寮 include: 寮房 (liáo fáng) — Monk's cell / Small room; 僧寮 (sēng liáo) — monk's dormitory; 寮国 (liáo guó) — Laos.

How to Write 寮

The character 寮 (liáo) is written with 15 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

寮 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hut / Laos (short form).

Common Words with 寮

寮房 liáo fáng

Monk's cell / Small room

僧寮 sēng liáo

monk's dormitory

寮国 liáo guó

Laos

Example Sentences

寺庙里有寮房。

sì miào lǐ yǒu liáo fáng

There are monks' quarters in the temple.

他住在僧寮里。

tā zhù zài sēng liáo lǐ

He lives in a monk's dormitory.

他去寮国旅游。

tā qù liáo guó lǚ yóu

He went to Laos for a trip.

Similar Characters

寝 qǐn

寞 mò

察 chá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寮

What does 寮 (liáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寮 and 寝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寮?

What common words use 寮?

How to Write 寮 (liáo)