How to Write 涟 (lián) — Meaning “ripples on water”

Q: How can I remember the character 涟 easily?

Picture a water surface (氵) with a connected chain of small waves moving outward (连). The chain image helps you remember that ripples are linked circles spreading step by step.

Q: What are the key writing tips for 涟?

Write the radical 氵 as three dots first: the top two close together, the bottom a bit separated. Then write 连: start with the car enclosure, then the inner components, making sure the final downward stroke extends slightly below the radical for balance.

Q: What common words use 涟?

Common words containing 涟 include: 涟漪 (lián yī) — ripples; 泪涟涟 (lèi lián lián) — Streaming with tears; 涟 (lián) — ripples on water.

lián 10 strokes Radical: 氵

涟 (lián) means "ripples on water" in Chinese. It has 10 strokes with the radical 氵.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Appears in 3+ common words including 涟漪 (lián yī), 泪涟涟 (lèi lián lián), 涟 (lián).

Due to its 10 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 涟 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 涟

The character 涟 (lián) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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What Does lián (涟) Mean in Chinese?

涟 means ripples on water.

Character Data

Character	涟
Pinyin	lián (lian)
Meaning	ripples on water
Strokes	10
Radical	氵
Difficulty	4.2/5

Origin of 涟

涟 is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 氵 (water) indicates the meaning relates to water, while 连 (lián, meaning 'to connect') provides the pronunciation and hints at the idea of interconnected ripples spreading across the surface.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture water (氵) forming a series of linked (连) rings expanding outward—those are ripples.

Common Words with 涟

涟漪 lián yī

ripples

泪涟涟 lèi lián lián

Streaming with tears

涟 lián

ripples on water

Example Sentences

水面上起了一层涟漪。

shuǐ miàn shàng qǐ le yī céng lián yī

Ripples appeared on the water surface.

她哭得泪涟涟的。

tā kū dé lèi lián lián de

She was weeping bitterly.

微风吹过，水波涟涟。

wēi fēng chuī guò shuǐ bō lián lián

The breeze blew, and the water rippled.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
涟 (current)	lián	10	氵
沫	mò	8	氵
沭	shù	8	氵
沮	jǔ	8	氵

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涟

What is the structure of 涟 and how does it relate to its meaning?

涟 has a left-right structure. The left radical 氵 (water) hints that the meaning is related to water. The right part 连 (lián, link) suggests movement, together meaning ripples that spread across water.

How can I remember the character 涟 easily?

What are the key writing tips for 涟?

How is 涟 different from similar characters like 沫 and 沭?

When and how is 涟 used in modern Chinese?

What common words use 涟?

How to Write 涟 (lián) — Meaning “ripples on water”

Practice Writing 涟 (lián)

How to Write 涟

What Does lián (涟) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 涟

Common Words with 涟

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 涟 (lián)

Frequently Asked Questions about 涟

Characters with Radical 氵

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