琏 (liǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 琏 (liǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 琏 (liǎn) means "Sacrificial vessel". with 11 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 琏 stroke by stroke?

琏 has 11 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 琏 and 玲?

琏 (liǎn) and 玲 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 琏?

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

Q: What common words use 琏?

Common words containing 琏 include: 贾琏 (jiǎ liǎn) — Jia Lian (character in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'); 瑚琏 (hú liǎn) — Hulian (sacrificial vessel; a person of great talent).; 琏器 (liǎn qì) — Sacrificial vessel.

How to Write 琏

The character 琏 (liǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

琏 is pronounced liǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sacrificial vessel.

Common Words with 琏

贾琏 jiǎ liǎn

Jia Lian (character in 'Dream of the Red Chamber')

瑚琏 hú liǎn

Hulian (sacrificial vessel; a person of great talent).

琏器 liǎn qì

Sacrificial vessel

Example Sentences

贾琏是小说里的人物。

jiǎ liǎn shì xiǎo shuō lǐ de rén wù

Jia Lian is a character in the novel.

他被称赞为瑚琏之器。

tā bèi chēng zàn wèi hú liǎn zhī qì

He was praised as a person of great talent.

这是一件精美的琏器。

zhè shì yī jiàn jīng měi de liǎn qì

This is an exquisite ritual vessel.

Similar Characters

玲 líng

玳 dài

玷 diàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琏

What does 琏 (liǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 琏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 琏 and 玲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 琏?

What common words use 琏?

How to Write 琏 (liǎn)