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

Q: What does 硫 (liú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 硫 (liú) means "sulfur". with 12 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 硫 stroke by stroke?

硫 has 12 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 硫 and 砝?

硫 (liú) and 砝 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 硫?

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

Q: What common words use 硫?

Common words containing 硫 include: 硫磺 (liú huáng) — sulfur; 硫酸 (liú suān) — sulfuric acid; 硫化物 (liú huà wù) — sulfide.

How to Write 硫

The character 硫 (liú) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

硫 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese. It means sulfur.

Common Words with 硫

硫磺 liú huáng

sulfur

硫酸 liú suān

sulfuric acid

硫化物 liú huà wù

sulfide

Example Sentences

温泉里有硫磺味。

wēn quán lǐ yǒu liú huáng wèi

There is a smell of sulfur in the hot spring.

硫酸有强腐蚀性。

liú suān yǒu qiáng fǔ shí xìng

Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive.

这种气体是硫化物。

zhè zhǒng qì tǐ shì liú huà wù

This gas is a sulfide.

Similar Characters

砝 fá

砟 zhǎ

砣 tuó

Practice Writing 硫 (liú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 硫

What does 硫 (liú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 硫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 硫 and 砝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 硫?

What common words use 硫?

How to Write 硫 (liú)