刘 (liú) means surname Liu; (classical) a type of battle-ax; to kill. Simplified form has 6 strokes under radical 刂.
Imperial surname of the Han Dynasty and one of China's largest family names. Clean phonetic match for Luke, Lucas, Lucy, Laura, and Leo.
Read strictly as the surname Liu—only appropriate if it is your family name.
Origin & Visual Logic: Traditional 劉 combines metal, battle-axe, and blade—an emblem of Han imperial lineage.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 劉 / 刘 | Liú | surname Liu |
| 劉 / 刘 | liú | (classical) a type of battle-ax; to kill; to slaughter |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 刘邦 | Liú Bāng | Emperor Gaozu of Han | |
| 刘海 | liúhǎi | bangs / fringe hairstyle | |
| 姓刘 | xìng Liú | surnamed Liu |
See how native speakers pair 刘 (liú) into modern Chinese names:
"刘" has 6 strokes in Simplified Chinese (Traditional form: 劉). Its primary dictionary radical is 刂, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
Rating: Surname / Classic (Neutral / Surname). Imperial surname of the Han Dynasty and one of China's largest family names. Clean phonetic match for Luke, Lucas, Lucy, Laura, and Leo.
Tattoo rating: Caution Alone. Read strictly as the surname Liu—only appropriate if it is your family name.
