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了
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Common words with 了
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 了 | le | (completed action marker); (modal particle indicating change of state, situation now) |
| 除了 | chú le | besides; apart from (... also...) |
| 了解 | liǎo jiě | to understand; to realize |
| 为了 | wèi le | for; for the purpose of; in order to |
| 受不了 | shòu bù liǎo | unbearable; unable to endure |
| 不得了 | bù dé liǎo | desperately serious; disastrous |
| 了不起 | liǎo bu qǐ | amazing; terrific |
| 大不了 | dà bù liǎo | at worst; if worst comes to worst; (usu. in the negative) serious; alarming |
FAQ
How many strokes does 了 have?
了 has 2 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 了?
The pinyin for 了 is le. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄜ˙.
What does 了 mean in Chinese?
了 means: (completed action marker); (modal particle indicating change of state, situation now). It appears in common words such as 了、除了、了解.