侣 (lǚ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侣 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侣 (lǚ) means "companion; partner". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侣 stroke by stroke?

侣 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 侣 and 仰?

侣 (lǚ) and 仰 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 侣?

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

Q: What common words use 侣?

Common words containing 侣 include: 伴侣 (bàn lǚ) — partner; companion; 情侣 (qíng lǚ) — lovers; couple; 僧侣 (sēng lǚ) — monk / clergy.

How to Write 侣

The character 侣 (lǚ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

侣 is pronounced lǚ in Mandarin Chinese. It means companion; partner.

Common Words with 侣

伴侣 bàn lǚ

partner; companion

情侣 qíng lǚ

lovers; couple

僧侣 sēng lǚ

monk / clergy

Example Sentences

她是我的理想伴侣。

tā shì wǒ de lǐ xiǎng bàn lǚ

She is my ideal partner.

这对情侣很幸福。

zhè duì qíng lǚ hěn xìng fú

This couple is very happy.

这里的僧侣很友善。

zhè lǐ de sēng lǚ hěn yǒu shàn

The monks here are very friendly.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 侣 (lǚ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侣

What does 侣 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侣 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侣?

What common words use 侣?

How to Write 侣 (lǚ)