流 (liú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 流 (liú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 流 (liú) means "flow / stream / spread". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 流 stroke by stroke?

流 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 流 and 沫?

流 (liú) and 沫 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 流?

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

Q: What common words use 流?

Common words containing 流 include: 流利 (liú lì) — fluent; 流行 (liú xíng) — popular / fashionable; 流汗 (liú hàn) — sweat / to perspire.

How to Write 流

The character 流 (liú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

流 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese. It means flow / stream / spread.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 流 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 流

流利 liú lì

fluent

流行 liú xíng

popular / fashionable

流汗 liú hàn

sweat / to perspire

Example Sentences

他的汉语很流利。

tā de hàn yǔ hěn liú lì

His Chinese is very fluent.

这首歌很流行。

zhè shǒu gē hěn liú xíng

This song is very popular.

跑步会流汗。

pǎo bù huì liú hàn

Running makes you sweat.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 流 (liú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 流

What does 流 (liú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 流 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 流 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 流?

What common words use 流?

How to Write 流 (liú)