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

Q: What does 绿 (lǜ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 绿 (lǜ) means "green". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绿 stroke by stroke?

绿 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绿 and 绑?

绿 (lǜ) and 绑 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 绿?

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

Q: What common words use 绿?

Common words containing 绿 include: 绿色 (lǜ sè) — green (color); 绿茶 (lǜ chá) — green tea; 绿地 (lǜ dì) — green space / greenbelt.

How to Write 绿

The character 绿 (lǜ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

绿 is pronounced lǜ in Mandarin Chinese. It means green.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 绿 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 绿

绿色 lǜ sè

green (color)

绿茶 lǜ chá

green tea

绿地 lǜ dì

green space / greenbelt

Example Sentences

我最喜欢绿色。

wǒ zuì xǐ huān lǜ sè

Green is my favorite color.

你喝绿茶还是红茶？

nǐ hē lǜ chá hái shì hóng chá

Do you drink green tea or black tea?

公园里有一片绿地。

gōng yuán lǐ yǒu yī piàn lǜ dì

There is a green space in the park.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

Practice Writing 绿 (lǜ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绿

What does 绿 (lǜ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绿 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绿?

What common words use 绿?

How to Write 绿 (lǜ)