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谎

谎 (huǎng) · to lie

11 strokesLeft–right

谎 (huǎng) means “to lie”. It is made of 讠 + 荒 and has 11 strokes.

Break 谎 into its parts

What 谎 is made of

谎 stroke order

谎 stroke order diagram: 11 strokes, numbered in writing order
谎 is written with 11 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 撒谎

小孩子不应该撒谎。Xiǎoháizi bù yīnggāi sāhuǎng.Children shouldn't tell lies.
他一撒谎脸就红。Tā yī sāhuǎng liǎn jiù hóng.His face goes red whenever he lies.

Words with 谎

Also built with 讠

Quick facts

Pinyinhuǎng
Meaningto lie
Strokes11
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 谎

What does 谎 mean?

谎 (huǎng) means “to lie”.

How many strokes does 谎 have?

谎 has 11 strokes.

What parts make up 谎?

谎 is made of 讠 (speech) and 荒 (wasteland).

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