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

Q: What does 鹠 (liú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹠 (liú) means "owl (specifically pygmy owl)". with 15 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹠 stroke by stroke?

鹠 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹠 and 鹉?

鹠 (liú) and 鹉 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 鹠?

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

Q: What common words use 鹠?

Common words containing 鹠 include: 鸺鹠 (xiū liú) — pygmy owl / owlet; 鹠鸟 (liú niǎo) — scops owl; 小鸺鹠 (xiǎo xiū liú) — Little owlet.

How to Write 鹠

The character 鹠 (liú) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 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

鹠 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese. It means owl (specifically pygmy owl).

Common Words with 鹠

鸺鹠 xiū liú

pygmy owl / owlet

鹠鸟 liú niǎo

scops owl

小鸺鹠 xiǎo xiū liú

Little owlet

Example Sentences

鸺鹠在晚上出来。

xiū liú zài wǎn shàng chū lái

Owlets come out at night.

鹠鸟是一种小猫头鹰。

liú niǎo shì yī zhǒng xiǎo māo tóu yīng

The scops owl is a type of small owl.

小鸺鹠在树洞里。

xiǎo xiū liú zài shù dòng lǐ

The little owlet is in the tree hollow.

Similar Characters

鹉 wǔ

鹊 què

鹋 miáo

Practice Writing 鹠 (liú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹠

What does 鹠 (liú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹠 and 鹉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹠?

What common words use 鹠?

How to Write 鹠 (liú)