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

Q: What does 趔 (liè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 趔 (liè) means "To stumble; to stagger.". with 13 strokes and the radical 走.

Q: How do you write 趔 stroke by stroke?

趔 has 13 strokes. The radical is 走. 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 趔 and 趁?

趔 (liè) and 趁 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 趔?

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

Q: What common words use 趔?

Common words containing 趔 include: 趔趄 (liè qiè) — To stagger; to stumble.; 趔了一步 (liè le yī bù) — Stumbled a step.; 趔趔趄趄 (liè liè qiè jū) — Staggering; faltering..

How to Write 趔

The character 趔 (liè) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 走 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

趔 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To stumble; to stagger..

Common Words with 趔

趔趄 liè qiè

To stagger; to stumble.

趔了一步 liè le yī bù

Stumbled a step.

趔趔趄趄 liè liè qiè jū

Staggering; faltering.

Example Sentences

他差点打个趔趄。

tā chà diǎn dǎ gè liè qiè

He almost stumbled.

他向后趔了一步。

tā xiàng hòu liè le yī bù

He took a step back.

他趔趔趄趄地走着。

tā liè liè qiè jū dì zǒu zhe

He was walking unsteadily.

Similar Characters

趁 chèn

趄 jū

超 chāo

Practice Writing 趔 (liè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 趔

What does 趔 (liè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 趔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 趔 and 趁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 趔?

What common words use 趔?

How to Write 趔 (liè)