left · Character component

left; unorthodox, improper

A left hand; compare 又

左 at a glance

Meaning
left
Strokes
5
Characters
3
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 左

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 2

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 左 mean?

左 means "left". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 左?

3 characters in this dictionary contain 左, including ones at HSK 6.

How many strokes does 左 have?

左 is written in 5 strokes.