How to Write 捋
The character 捋 (lǚ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
捋 is pronounced lǚ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stroke or smooth out.
Common Words with 捋
捋胡子
lǚ hú zǐ
to stroke one's beard
捋起袖子
lǚ qǐ xiù zi
to roll up one's sleeves
捋顺
lǚ shùn
to smooth out
Example Sentences
老爷爷在捋他的胡子。
lǎo yé yé zài lǚ tā de hú zi
The old man is stroking his beard.
他捋起袖子准备干活。
tā lǚ qǐ xiù zi zhǔn bèi gàn huó
He rolled up his sleeves, ready to work.
把乱掉的头发捋顺。
bǎ luàn diào de tóu fà lǚ shùn
Smooth out the messy hair.
Practice Writing 捋 (lǚ)
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