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

Q: What does 骝 (liú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 骝 (liú) means "Bay horse (reddish-brown)". with 13 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 骝 stroke by stroke?

骝 has 13 strokes. The radical is 马. 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 骝 and 骐?

骝 (liú) and 骐 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 骝?

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

Q: What common words use 骝?

Common words containing 骝 include: 骅骝 (huá liú) — Fine steed (Hualiu); 骝马 (liú mǎ) — Bay horse; 紫骝 (zǐ liú) — bay horse (with black mane and tail).

How to Write 骝

The character 骝 (liú) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

骝 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bay horse (reddish-brown).

Common Words with 骝

骅骝 huá liú

Fine steed (Hualiu)

骝马 liú mǎ

Bay horse

紫骝 zǐ liú

bay horse (with black mane and tail)

Example Sentences

骅骝是古代的名马。

huá liú shì gǔ dài de míng mǎ

Hualiu is a famous horse from ancient times.

那匹骝马跑得很快。

nà pǐ liú mǎ pǎo dé hěn kuài

That bay horse runs very fast.

紫骝在草地上奔跑。

zǐ liú zài cǎo dì shàng bēn pǎo

The bay horse is running on the grass.

Similar Characters

骐 qí

骑 jì

骒 kè

Practice Writing 骝 (liú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 骝

What does 骝 (liú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 骝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 骝 and 骐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 骝?

What common words use 骝?

How to Write 骝 (liú)