The character 络 — “net”: how to write it and what it means
net, network
The Chinese character 络 is read luò and means “net, network”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 络
络 has 9 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 络, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
What 络 is made of
On the left, 纟 “thread”: threads woven into a net. The right part 各 is the same as in 落 luò.
The parts of a character hint at its meaning or its reading — more in the article “Chinese character radicals”.
Words with 络
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 络?
络 has 9 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 络 mean?
络 means “net, network”. It appears in 网络 (“internet”).
How do you pronounce 络?
络 is read luò. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 络 have?
9 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 络 yourself
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