撩 meaning and stroke order
To lift, to raise; to provoke, to tease; to push aside clothing
How to write 撩, stroke by stroke
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Meaning of 撩
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to lift up (sth hanging down)
- to raise (hem of skirt)
- to pull up (sleeve)
- to sprinkle (water with cupped hands)
- to tease
- to provoke
- to stir up (emotions)
How 撩 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Hand.
扌 gives the meaning and 尞 hints at the sound.
Radical: 扌 (hand), shared by 342 characters on this site.
How to remember 撩
The hand radical 扌 on the left tells you this is an action done with your hand, and 尞 (liáo) on the right gives the sound. Picture your hand lifting a curtain or a hem out of the way.
Read liāo, it means lifting something that hangs down, like a skirt, sleeve, or hair: 她撩起头发 (tā liāo qǐ tóufa), she lifted her hair. Read liáo, it means to tease or stir up, as in 撩人 (liáo rén), alluring or provocative, and in modern slang 撩妹 (liáo mèi), to flirt with a girl.
Common mistake: Learners often use the first tone for every meaning. Use liāo for physically lifting something and liáo for teasing or provoking. Also do not confuse 撩 with 僚 (liáo, colleague) or 燎 (liáo, to burn), which share the same right side but have different radicals.
Questions about 撩
How many strokes are in 撩?
撩 is written with 15 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 撩 mean?
撩 (liāo) means to lift, to raise; to provoke, to tease; to push aside clothing.
How do you pronounce 撩?
撩 is pronounced liāo, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 撩?
The radical of 撩 is 扌, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 撩 under this radical.
What does 撩 mean in internet slang?
In casual modern Chinese, 撩 (liáo) means to flirt or to charm someone on purpose. 撩妹 (liáo mèi) and 撩汉 (liáo hàn) mean flirting with a girl or a guy.
Can 撩 be used for water?
Yes. 撩 (liāo) can mean to sprinkle water with cupped hands, as in 撩水 (liāo shuǐ), to splash a little water on something.