熘 (liū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 熘 (liū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 熘 (liū) means "Quick-fry with cornstarch sauce". with 14 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 熘 stroke by stroke?

熘 has 14 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 熘 and 焙?

熘 (liū) and 焙 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 熘?

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

Q: What common words use 熘?

Common words containing 熘 include: 醋熘 (cù liū) — sauté with vinegar; 熘鱼片 (liū yú piàn) — Sautéed fish slices; 熘肉段 (liū ròu duàn) — Sautéed pork strips.

How to Write 熘

The character 熘 (liū) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

熘 is pronounced liū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Quick-fry with cornstarch sauce.

Common Words with 熘

醋熘 cù liū

sauté with vinegar

熘鱼片 liū yú piàn

Sautéed fish slices

熘肉段 liū ròu duàn

Sautéed pork strips

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃醋熘白菜。

wǒ xǐ huān chī cù liū bái cài

I like eating vinegar-glazed cabbage.

这道熘鱼片很好吃。

zhè dào liū yú piàn hěn hǎo chī

These sautéed fish slices are delicious.

熘肉段是东北菜。

liū ròu duàn shì dōng běi cài

Sautéed pork strips is a Northeast Chinese dish.

Similar Characters

焙 bèi

焚 fén

焢 hōng

Practice Writing 熘 (liū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 熘

What does 熘 (liū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 熘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 熘 and 焙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 熘?

What common words use 熘?

How to Write 熘 (liū)