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

Q: What does 留 (liú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 留 (liú) means "To stay, remain, or keep". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 留 stroke by stroke?

留 has 10 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 留 and 画?

留 (liú) and 画 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 留?

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

Q: What common words use 留?

Common words containing 留 include: 留学 (liú xué) — To study abroad; 留下 (liú xià) — To leave behind or stay; 留言 (liú yán) — To leave a message.

How to Write 留

The character 留 (liú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 田 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

留 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To stay, remain, or keep.

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

Common Words with 留

留学 liú xué

To study abroad

留下 liú xià

To leave behind or stay

留言 liú yán

To leave a message

Example Sentences

我想去中国留学。

wǒ xiǎng qù zhōng guó liú xué

I want to study in China.

请留下你的电话号码。

qǐng liú xià nǐ de diàn huà hào mǎ

Please leave your phone number.

记得在桌上给我留言。

jì de zài zhuō shàng gěi wǒ liú yán

Remember to leave a message for me on the table.

Similar Characters

画 huà

甾 zāi

畀 bì

Practice Writing 留 (liú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 留

What does 留 (liú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 留 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 留 and 画?

What mistakes do learners make writing 留?

What common words use 留?

How to Write 留 (liú)