奁 (lián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 奁 (lián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 奁 (lián) means "bridal trousseau / dressing case". with 7 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 奁 stroke by stroke?

奁 has 7 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 奁 and 买?

奁 (lián) and 买 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 奁?

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

Q: What common words use 奁?

Common words containing 奁 include: 妆奁 (zhuāng lián) — trousseau; a bride's dowry; 镜奁 (jìng lián) — mirror case or dressing case; 奁具 (lián jù) — dressing case / vanity box.

How to Write 奁

The character 奁 (lián) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 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

奁 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese. It means bridal trousseau / dressing case.

Common Words with 奁

妆奁 zhuāng lián

trousseau; a bride's dowry

镜奁 jìng lián

mirror case or dressing case

奁具 lián jù

dressing case / vanity box

Example Sentences

这是一个古代的妆奁。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ dài de zhuāng lián

This is an ancient dressing case.

镜奁里放着梳子。

jìng lián lǐ fàng zhe shū zi

There is a comb in the dressing case.

这些奁具非常精美。

zhè xiē lián jù fēi cháng jīng měi

These dressing cases are very exquisite.

Similar Characters

买 mǎi

央 yāng

夯 hāng

Practice Writing 奁 (lián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奁

What does 奁 (lián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 奁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 奁 and 买?

What mistakes do learners make writing 奁?

What common words use 奁?

How to Write 奁 (lián)