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

Q: What does 巤 (liè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巤 (liè) means "Bristles / Mane (ancient character)". with 15 strokes and the radical 巛.

Q: How do you write 巤 stroke by stroke?

巤 has 15 strokes. The radical is 巛. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 巤?

The radical of 巤 is 巛. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 巤?

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

Q: What common words use 巤?

Common words containing 巤 include: 巤鼠 (liè shǔ) — Rodent / Squirrel (ancient term); 巤毛 (liè máo) — Bristles / Mane hair; 巤头 (liè tóu) — Bristly head / Mane.

How to Write 巤

The character 巤 (liè) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巛 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

巤 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bristles / Mane (ancient character).

Common Words with 巤

巤鼠 liè shǔ

Rodent / Squirrel (ancient term)

巤毛 liè máo

Bristles / Mane hair

巤头 liè tóu

Bristly head / Mane

Example Sentences

巤鼠在草丛里。

liè shǔ zài cǎo cóng lǐ

The rodent is in the grass.

这种动物有巤毛。

zhè zhǒng dòng wù yǒu liè máo

This animal has bristles.

巤头很大。

liè tóu hěn dà

The bristly head is very large.

Practice Writing 巤 (liè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巤

What does 巤 (liè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巤 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 巤?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巤?

What common words use 巤?

How to Write 巤 (liè)