略 (lüè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 略 (lüè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 略 (lüè) means "Brief, slight, or strategy". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 略 stroke by stroke?

略 has 11 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 略 and 畈?

略 (lüè) and 畈 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 略?

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

Q: What common words use 略?

Common words containing 略 include: 忽略 (hū lüè) — to ignore; to neglect; to overlook; 策略 (cè lüè) — Strategy; tactics; 略微 (lüè wēi) — Slightly.

How to Write 略

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

略 is pronounced lüè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Brief, slight, or strategy.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 略 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 略

忽略 hū lüè

to ignore; to neglect; to overlook

策略 cè lüè

Strategy; tactics

略微 lüè wēi

Slightly

Example Sentences

不要忽略这些小细节。

bú yào hū lüè zhè xiē xiǎo xì jié

Don't ignore these small details.

我们的策略很成功。

wǒ men de cè lüè hěn chéng gōng

Our strategy is very successful.

他的个子略微高一点。

tā de gè zi lüè wēi gāo yì diǎn

He is slightly taller.

Similar Characters

畈 fàn

畋 tián

界 jiè

Practice Writing 略 (lüè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 略

What does 略 (lüè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 略 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 略 and 畈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 略?

What common words use 略?

How to Write 略 (lüè)