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

Q: What does 履 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 履 (lǚ) means "shoes; to walk; to fulfill". with 15 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 履 stroke by stroke?

履 has 15 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 履 and 屣?

履 (lǚ) and 屣 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 履?

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

Q: What common words use 履?

Common words containing 履 include: 履行 (lǚ xíng) — to fulfill; to carry out; 履历 (lǚ lì) — resume; curriculum vitae; 履约 (lǚ yuē) — to keep an appointment; to fulfill a contract.

How to Write 履

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

履 is pronounced lǚ in Mandarin Chinese. It means shoes; to walk; to fulfill.

Common Words with 履

履行 lǚ xíng

to fulfill; to carry out

履历 lǚ lì

resume; curriculum vitae

履约 lǚ yuē

to keep an appointment; to fulfill a contract

Example Sentences

他履行了诺言。

tā lǚ xíng le nuò yán

He kept his promise.

这是他的履历。

zhè shì tā de lǚ lì

This is his resume.

双方按时履约。

shuāng fāng àn shí lǚ yuē

Both parties fulfilled the contract on time.

Similar Characters

屣 xǐ

屦 jù

Practice Writing 履 (lǚ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 履

What does 履 (lǚ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 履 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 履 and 屣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 履?

What common words use 履?

How to Write 履 (lǚ)