刘
Meaning:
to kill, to destroy; surname
HSK 4
Frequency:
#610
Pinyin:
liú
Strokes:
6
Radical:
刂
How to Write 刘 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "刘" in Chinese
The Chinese character 刘 (liú) means "to kill, to destroy; surname". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 刘 include: 刘备, 刘向, 汉文帝刘恒.
📚 Words and Phrases with 刘
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: knife
Semantic component: 刂
Phonetic component: 文
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "刘"?
- The pinyin is liú
- How many strokes does "刘" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "刘" mean?
- to kill, to destroy; surname
- What is the radical of "刘"?
- The radical is "刂"