棱 (léng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 棱 (léng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 棱 (léng) means "Edge or ridge". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 棱 stroke by stroke?

棱 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 棱 and 柴?

棱 (léng) and 柴 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 棱?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 棱?

Common words containing 棱 include: 棱角 (léng jiǎo) — Edges and corners; 棱镜 (léng jìng) — Prism; 模棱两可 (mó léng liǎng kě) — ambiguous; equivocal.

How to Write 棱

The character 棱 (léng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

棱 is pronounced léng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Edge or ridge.

Common Words with 棱

棱角 léng jiǎo

Edges and corners

棱镜 léng jìng

Prism

模棱两可 mó léng liǎng kě

ambiguous; equivocal

Example Sentences

这里的桌子有棱角。

zhè lǐ de zhuō zi yǒu léng jiǎo

The tables here have sharp edges.

老师在用棱镜做实验。

lǎo shī zài yòng léng jìng zuò shí yàn

The teacher is doing an experiment with a prism.

他的回答模棱两可。

tā de huí dá mó léng liǎng kě

His answer is ambiguous.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 棱

What does 棱 (léng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 棱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 棱 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 棱?

What common words use 棱?

How to Write 棱 (léng)