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

Q: What does 劣 (liè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 劣 (liè) means "inferior; bad". with 6 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 劣 stroke by stroke?

劣 has 6 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 劣 and 劝?

劣 (liè) and 劝 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 劣?

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

Q: What common words use 劣?

Common words containing 劣 include: 恶劣 (è liè) — Vile, harsh, or of poor quality.; 劣势 (liè shì) — disadvantage; inferior position; 优劣 (yōu liè) — Merits and demerits; pros and cons..

How to Write 劣

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

劣 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese. It means inferior; bad.

Common Words with 劣

恶劣 è liè

Vile, harsh, or of poor quality.

劣势 liè shì

disadvantage; inferior position

优劣 yōu liè

Merits and demerits; pros and cons.

Example Sentences

今天的天气很恶劣。

jīn tiān de tiān qì hěn è liè

The weather today is very bad.

我们在比赛中处于劣势。

wǒ men zài bǐ sài zhōng chǔ yú liè shì

We are at a disadvantage in the competition.

产品的优劣很重要。

chǎn pǐn de yōu liè hěn zhòng yào

The quality of the product is very important.

Similar Characters

劝 quàn

办 bàn

功 gōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 劣

What does 劣 (liè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 劣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 劣 and 劝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 劣?

What common words use 劣?

How to Write 劣 (liè)