列 (liè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 列 (liè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 列 (liè) means "to list". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 列 stroke by stroke?

列 has 6 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 列 and 刈?

列 (liè) and 刈 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 列?

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

Q: What common words use 列?

Common words containing 列 include: 列车 (liè chē) — train; 排列 (pái liè) — to arrange or sequence; 列表 (liè biǎo) — list.

How to Write 列

The character 列 (liè) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 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

列 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to list.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 列 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 列

列车 liè chē

train

排列 pái liè

to arrange or sequence

列表 liè biǎo

list

Example Sentences

列车准时出发。

liè chē zhǔn shí chū fā

The train departed on time.

请按顺序排列。

qǐng àn shùn xù pái liè

Please arrange them in order.

这是一个购物列表。

zhè shì yí gè gòu wù liè biǎo

This is a shopping list.

Similar Characters

刈 yì

刊 kān

刎 wěn

Practice Writing 列 (liè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 列

What does 列 (liè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 列 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 列 and 刈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 列?

What common words use 列?

How to Write 列 (liè)