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

Q: What does 捩 (liè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捩 (liè) means "Twist / Turn". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捩 stroke by stroke?

捩 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捩 and 拜?

捩 (liè) and 拜 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 捩?

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

Q: What common words use 捩?

Common words containing 捩 include: 转捩点 (zhuǎn liè diǎn) — Turning point; 捩转 (liè zhuǎn) — Twist / Turn around; 捩手 (liè shǒu) — Twist the hand.

How to Write 捩

The character 捩 (liè) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

捩 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Twist / Turn.

Common Words with 捩

转捩点 zhuǎn liè diǎn

Turning point

捩转 liè zhuǎn

Twist / Turn around

捩手 liè shǒu

Twist the hand

Example Sentences

这是人生的转捩点。

zhè shì rén shēng de zhuǎn liè diǎn

This is the turning point of life.

他用力捩转手柄。

tā yòng lì liè zhuǎn shǒu bǐng

He twisted the handle forcefully.

他捩手就走开了。

tā liè shǒu jiù zǒu kāi le

He turned around and walked away.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 捩 (liè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捩

What does 捩 (liè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捩 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捩?

What common words use 捩?

How to Write 捩 (liè)