液 (yè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 液 (yè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 液 (yè) means "Liquid / fluid". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 液 stroke by stroke?

液 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 液 and 洁?

液 (yè) and 洁 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 液?

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

Q: What common words use 液?

Common words containing 液 include: 液体 (yè tǐ) — Liquid; 血液 (xuè yè) — Blood; 输液 (shū yè) — To have an IV drip; infusion..

How to Write 液

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

液 is pronounced yè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Liquid / fluid.

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

Common Words with 液

液体 yè tǐ

Liquid

血液 xuè yè

Blood

输液 shū yè

To have an IV drip; infusion.

Example Sentences

水是一种液体。

shuǐ shì yī zhǒng yè tǐ

Water is a liquid.

血液在身体里流动。

xuè yè zài shēn tǐ lǐ liú dòng

Blood flows in the body.

他在医院里输液。

tā zài yī yuàn lǐ shū yè

He is getting an IV drip in the hospital.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 液 (yè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 液

What does 液 (yè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 液 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 液 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 液?

What common words use 液?

How to Write 液 (yè)