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

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

The Chinese character 辽 (liáo) means "Liao / Vast / Distant". with 5 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 辽 stroke by stroke?

辽 has 5 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 辽 and 巡?

辽 (liáo) and 巡 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 辽?

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

Q: What common words use 辽?

Common words containing 辽 include: 辽阔 (liáo kuò) — vast; extensive; 辽宁 (liáo níng) — Liaoning (a province in Northeast China); 辽远 (liáo yuǎn) — distant; faraway.

How to Write 辽

The character 辽 (liáo) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

辽 is pronounced liáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Liao / Vast / Distant.

Common Words with 辽

辽阔 liáo kuò

vast; extensive

辽宁 liáo níng

Liaoning (a province in Northeast China)

辽远 liáo yuǎn

distant; faraway

Example Sentences

草原非常辽阔。

cǎo yuán fēi cháng liáo kuò

The grassland is very vast.

他的家乡在辽宁。

tā de jiā xiāng zài liáo níng

His hometown is in Liaoning.

梦想在辽远的地方。

mèng xiǎng zài liáo yuǎn de dì fāng

Dreams are in a far-off place.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

辶 chuò

边 biān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辽

What does 辽 (liáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 辽 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辽?

What common words use 辽?

How to Write 辽 (liáo)