หลิว
lǐuMeanings
Liu (Chinese surname)
The Chinese surname Liu (刘/劉), common among Chinese communities and the diaspora.
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willow tree
The willow tree, with drooping branches and narrow leaves; common in Chinese literature and art.
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personal name/proper noun (pronounced “หลิวหลิวlǐu1Liu (Chinese surname)2willow tree3personal name/proper noun (pronounced “หลิว”)”)
A given name or other proper name pronounced “หลิวหลิวlǐu1Liu (Chinese surname)2willow tree3personal name/proper noun (pronounced “หลิว”)”; excludes Chinese surnames.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh classLeading หA silent ห before ล puts this syllable in high class.
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ว, a sonorant, so it is live.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Rising tone
lǐu
Dips low first, then rises clearly.
High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |