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辽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辽liáoshort name for Liaoning 遼寧ns, 5 strokes, radical 辶, rank #36802, Very Hard
辽liáo>辽宁[Liáo níng] provincens, 5 strokes, radical 辶, rank #36802, Very Hard
辽liáoLiao or Khitan dynasty (907-1125)ns, 5 strokes, radical 辶, rank #36802, Very Hard
辽liáodistant, farns, 5 strokes, radical 辶, rank #36802, Very Hard
辽liáoshort name for Liaoning 遼寧|辽宁[Liao2 ning2] provinceunknown, 5 strokes, radical 辶, rank #36802, Very Hard
liáo(Liao2) T2
  1. 1short name for Liaoning 遼寧
  2. 2>辽宁[Liáo níng] province
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March 24, 2026
辽(遼)liáo(Liao2)

The character 辽 (liáo) primarily refers to Liaoning Province in northeastern China. It can also denote the historical Khitan dynasty, known for its influence during the 10th to 12th centuries. Additionally, it implies the concept of distance or being far away in certain contexts.

Strokes5Radical辶Frequency#36802DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Liaoning Province is known for its rich history, including being the birthplace of the Khitan people and their dynasty. This character encapsulates an important part of Chinese history that is often referenced in cultural discussions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'far away' land where the Khitan dynasty once ruled, symbolized by the character 辽. The left part resembles a person with a long reach, stretching out to the distant lands, while the right part can remind you of 'cool' air from the far north.

Meanings of 辽

liáo(Liao2)
1short name for Liaoning 遼寧
2Liao or Khitan dynasty (907-1125)
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About 辽

辽Simplified
遼Traditional
5Strokes
辶Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#36802Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 辽

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'far away' land where the Khitan dynasty once ruled, symbolized by the character 辽. The left part resembles a person with a long reach, stretching out to the distant lands, while the right part can remind you of 'cool' air from the far north.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 辽 with similar-sounding terms or characters that imply proximity rather than distance. It is typically used in formal contexts, especially when discussing historical or geographical topics. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings with words like ‘了’ (le).

HSK Study Tips

Although 辽 is not included in the official HSK levels, understanding its usage helps with A2 and B1 vocabulary related to geography and history. Focus on its connections to other geographical terms and historical contexts to deepen comprehension.

Cultural Note

Liaoning Province is known for its rich history, including being the birthplace of the Khitan people and their dynasty. This character encapsulates an important part of Chinese history that is often referenced in cultural discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 辽 with nearby provinces' names or mispronounce it, saying 'liao' instead of the correct 'liáo'. Always ensure to stress the rising tone to avoid confusion with other characters.

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Etymology of 辽

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 了 represents the sound. Simplified form of 遼.

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Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)了
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 辽

IDS Structure⿺辶了
辽Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
了le5
inner
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Grammar Patterns of 辽

辽 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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该音乐营造出了一幅大草原上宽广____阔的景象。

The music invoked the wide open spaces of the prairies.

Example Sentences for 辽 (7)

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该音乐营造出了一幅大草原上宽广辽阔的景象。

gāi yīn lè yíng zào chū le yī fú dà cǎo yuán shàng kuān guǎng liáo kuò de jǐng xiàng。

The music invoked the wide open spaces of the prairies.
2
辽阔的草场向东伸展.

liáo kuò de cǎo cháng xiàng dōng shēn zhǎn.

Vast meadows stretch to the east.
3
该遗址位于东辽河沿岸,面积2万余平方米.

gāi yí zhǐ wèi yú dōng liáo hé yán àn, , miàn2 jī 2 wàn yú píng.

The site, distributed over 2000 m 2, is situated by the Dong Liao River.
4
谢辽日卡是个懒汉, 酒鬼.

xiè liáo rì kǎ shì gè lǎn hàn, , jiǔ.

Seryozhka is a sluggard, a drunkard.
5
苍茫辽阔的景色染上了一片瑰丽浓艳的金黄色.

cāng máng liáo kuò de jǐng sè rǎn shàng le yī piàn guī lì nóng yàn de jīn huáng sè.

The tremendous spaciousness of it was glowing with rich gold.
6
不管谢辽日卡多么懒, 然而小木橛子却要由他亲手做成.

bù guǎn xiè liáo rì kǎ duō mó lǎn, , rán ér xiǎo mù jué zǐ què yào yóu tā qīn shǒu zuò.

Lazy as Seryozhka is, he makes the pegs with his own hands.
7
回复:中国辽宁省沈阳市和平南大街中兴五巷1号401室请问这个地址英文该怎么翻译?

huí fù: : zhōng guó liáo níng shěng shěn yáng shì hé píng nán dà jiē zhōng xīng wǔ1 xiàng401 1 hào 401 shì qǐng wèn zhè gè dì zhǐ yīng wén gāi zěn?

Room 401 , Building 1, Zhongxin lane 5, Peace street ( south ) , Shengyang city, Liaonin province, China.

Cultural Notes for 辽

🏮Cultural insight

Liaoning Province is known for its rich history, including being the birthplace of the Khitan people and their dynasty. This character encapsulates an important part of Chinese history that is often referenced in cultural discussions.

Word Family of 辽

Words Containing This Character20
辽阔liáokuòvast遼闊
辽liáoLiao or Khitan dynasty (907-1125)遼
辽宁Liaoning province in northeast China, short name 遼|辽[Liáo], capital Shenyang 瀋陽|沈阳[Shěn​yáng]遼寧
辽宁省Liaoning province in northeast China, short name 遼|辽[Liáo], capital Shenyang 瀋陽|沈阳[Shěn​yáng]遼寧省
辽东east of Liao river 遼河|辽河遼東
辽阳Liaoyang prefecture-level city in Liaoning province 遼寧省|辽宁省 in northeast China遼陽
辽河Liao River of northeast China, passing through Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Jilin and Liaoning遼河
辽西west of Liaoning遼西
辽源Liaoyuan prefecture-level city in Jilin province 吉林省 in northeast China遼源
辽阳市Liaoyang prefecture-level city in Liaoning province 遼寧省|辽宁省 in northeast China遼陽市
通辽Tongliao prefecture level city in Inner Mongolia通遼
通辽市Tongliao prefecture level city in Inner Mongolia通遼市
辽宁大学Liaoning University遼寧大學
辽东半岛Liaodong Peninsula遼東半島
辽远distant遼遠
辽源市Liaoyuan prefecture-level city in Jilin province 吉林省 in northeast China遼源市
辽沈战役Liaoshen Campaign (Sep-Nov 1948), the first of the three major campaigns by the People's Liberation Army near the end of the Chinese Civil War遼瀋戰役
辽中Liaozhong county in Shenyang 瀋陽|沈阳, Liaoning遼中
辽中县Liaozhong county in Shenyang 瀋陽|沈阳, Liaoning遼中縣
辽史History of the Liao Dynasty, twenty first of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史[Er​shí​sì​Shǐ], composed under Toktoghan 脫脫|脱脱[Tuō​tuō] in 1345 during the Yuan Dynasty 元[Yuán], 116 scrolls遼史
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Compound Meaning

What does 辽阔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 辽

It refers to Liaoning Province, indicating a geographical area in northeastern China.