律 (lǜ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 律 (lǜ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 律 (lǜ) means "Law / rule / rhythm". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 律 stroke by stroke?

律 has 9 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 律 and 彷?

律 (lǜ) and 彷 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 律?

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

Q: What common words use 律?

Common words containing 律 include: 法律 (fǎ lǜ) — Law; 律师 (lǜ shī) — Lawyer; 纪律 (jì lǜ) — Discipline.

How to Write 律

The character 律 (lǜ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

律 is pronounced lǜ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Law / rule / rhythm.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 律 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 律

法律 fǎ lǜ

Law

律师 lǜ shī

Lawyer

纪律 jì lǜ

Discipline

Example Sentences

我们要遵守法律。

wǒ men yào zūn shǒu fǎ lǜ

We must obey the law.

他的爸爸是律师。

tā de bà bà shì lǜ shī

His father is a lawyer.

学生要遵守纪律。

xué shēng yào zūn shǒu jì lǜ

Students must follow the rules.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 律 (lǜ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 律

What does 律 (lǜ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 律 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 律 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 律?

What common words use 律?

How to Write 律 (lǜ)