廖 (liào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 廖 (liào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 廖 (liào) means "Liao (a surname)". with 14 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 廖 stroke by stroke?

廖 has 14 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 廖 and 廉?

廖 (liào) and 廉 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 廖?

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

Q: What common words use 廖?

Common words containing 廖 include: 廖老师 (liào lǎo shī) — Teacher Liao; 廖先生 (liào xiān shēng) — Mr. Liao; 廖小姐 (liào xiǎo jiě) — Ms. Liao.

How to Write 廖

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

廖 is pronounced liào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Liao (a surname).

Common Words with 廖

廖老师 liào lǎo shī

Teacher Liao

廖先生 liào xiān shēng

Mr. Liao

廖小姐 liào xiǎo jiě

Ms. Liao

Example Sentences

廖老师教中文。

liào lǎo shī jiāo zhōng wén

Teacher Liao teaches Chinese.

廖先生在喝茶。

liào xiān shēng zài hē chá

Mr. Liao is drinking tea.

廖小姐很漂亮。

liào xiǎo jiě hěn piào liàng

Ms. Liao is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

廉 lián

廑 jǐn

廒 áo

Practice Writing 廖 (liào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廖

What does 廖 (liào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 廖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 廖 and 廉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 廖?

What common words use 廖?

How to Write 廖 (liào)