寥 Strokes Write it Listen 寥 liáo few, scarce; empty, deserted HSK 7–9 14 strokes Radical 宀 Sound + meaning 1 word Built from宀meaninggàiroof; house翏soundliùthe sound of the wind; to soar How it works宀 hints at the meaning (roof), and 翏 liù hints at the sound.