六 (liù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 六 (liù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 六 (liù) means "Six". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 六 stroke by stroke?

六 has 4 strokes. The radical is 八. 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 六 and 八?

六 (liù) and 八 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 六?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 六?

Common words containing 六 include: 六月 (liù yuè) — June; 六个 (liù gè) — Six (items); 六点 (liù diǎn) — Six o'clock.

How to Write 六

The character 六 (liù) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 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

六 is pronounced liù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Six.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 六 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 六

六月 liù yuè

June

六个 liù gè

Six (items)

六点 liù diǎn

Six o'clock

Example Sentences

我六月去中国。

wǒ liù yuè qù zhōng guó

I'm going to China in June.

这里有六个苹果。

zhè lǐ yǒu liù gè píng guǒ

There are six apples here.

我们六点见。

wǒ men liù diǎn jiàn

See you at six.

Similar Characters

八 bā

公 gōng

兮 xī

Practice Writing 六 (liù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 六

What does 六 (liù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 六 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 六 and 八?

What mistakes do learners make writing 六?

What common words use 六?

How to Write 六 (liù)