How to Write 怜
The character 怜 (lián) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
怜 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pity; to love.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 怜 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 怜
可怜
kě lián
pitiful; poor
怜惜
lián xī
to take pity on; to cherish
怜悯
lián mǐn
pity; compassion; mercy
Example Sentences
这只小猫真可怜。
zhè zhǐ xiǎo māo zhēn kě lián
This kitten is so pitiful.
他很怜惜这些花。
tā hěn lián xī zhè xiē huā
He cherishes these flowers.
我们要怜悯弱者。
wǒ men yào lián mǐn ruò zhě
We should pity the weak.
Practice Writing 怜 (lián)
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