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

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

The Chinese character 獠 (liáo) means "Fierce; long-fanged". with 15 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 獠 stroke by stroke?

獠 has 15 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 獠 and 猿?

獠 (liáo) and 猿 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 獠?

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

Q: What common words use 獠?

Common words containing 獠 include: 獠牙 (liáo yá) — Fangs; tusks; 獠面 (liáo miàn) — Fierce-looking face; 獠牙长 (liáo yá zhǎng) — Long fangs.

How to Write 獠

The character 獠 (liáo) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

獠 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fierce; long-fanged.

Common Words with 獠

獠牙 liáo yá

Fangs; tusks

獠面 liáo miàn

Fierce-looking face

獠牙长 liáo yá zhǎng

Long fangs

Example Sentences

野猪有尖尖的獠牙。

yě zhū yǒu jiān jiān de liáo yá

Wild boars have sharp tusks.

他的样子青面獠牙。

tā de yàng zi qīng miàn liáo yá

He looks like a monster with a green face and long fangs.

这只怪兽獠牙很长。

zhè zhǐ guài shòu liáo yá hěn zhǎng

This monster has very long fangs.

Similar Characters

猿 yuán

獍 jìng

獐 zhāng

Practice Writing 獠 (liáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 獠

What does 獠 (liáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 獠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 獠 and 猿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 獠?

What common words use 獠?

How to Write 獠 (liáo)