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

Q: What does 鬣 (liè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鬣 (liè) means "mane". with 25 strokes and the radical 髟.

Q: How do you write 鬣 stroke by stroke?

鬣 has 25 strokes. The radical is 髟. 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 鬣 and 鬟?

鬣 (liè) and 鬟 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 鬣?

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

Q: What common words use 鬣?

Common words containing 鬣 include: 鬣狗 (liè gǒu) — hyena; 马鬣 (mǎ liè) — Horse mane (crest); 鬣毛 (liè máo) — mane hair.

How to Write 鬣

The character 鬣 (liè) is written with 25 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 髟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鬣 is pronounced liè in Mandarin Chinese. It means mane.

Common Words with 鬣

鬣狗 liè gǒu

hyena

马鬣 mǎ liè

Horse mane (crest)

鬣毛 liè máo

mane hair

Example Sentences

鬣狗在找食物。

liè gǒu zài zhǎo shí wù

The hyena is looking for food.

马鬣非常整齐。

mǎ liè fēi cháng zhěng qí

The horse's mane is very neat.

狮子有长长的鬣毛。

shī zi yǒu cháng cháng de liè máo

The lion has a long mane.

Similar Characters

鬟 huán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬣

What does 鬣 (liè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鬣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鬣 and 鬟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鬣?

What common words use 鬣?

How to Write 鬣 (liè)