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

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

The Chinese character 镣 (liào) means "fetters or shackles". with 17 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镣 stroke by stroke?

镣 has 17 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镣 and 镆?

镣 (liào) and 镆 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 镣?

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

Q: What common words use 镣?

Common words containing 镣 include: 脚镣 (jiǎo liào) — fetters; leg irons; 手镣 (shǒu liào) — Handcuffs or shackles.; 镣铐 (liào kào) — shackles or handcuffs.

How to Write 镣

The character 镣 (liào) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

镣 is pronounced liào in Mandarin Chinese. It means fetters or shackles.

Common Words with 镣

脚镣 jiǎo liào

fetters; leg irons

手镣 shǒu liào

Handcuffs or shackles.

镣铐 liào kào

shackles or handcuffs

Example Sentences

他戴着沉重的脚镣。

tā dài zhe chén zhòng de jiǎo liào

He is wearing heavy leg irons.

警察拿出了手镣。

jǐng chá ná chū le shǒu liào

The police took out the shackles.

镣铐限制了他的行动。

liào kào xiàn zhì le tā de xíng dòng

The shackles restricted his movement.

Similar Characters

镆 mò

镇 zhèn

镈 bó

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镣

What does 镣 (liào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镣 and 镆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镣?

What common words use 镣?

How to Write 镣 (liào)