殓 (liàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 殓 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殓 (liàn) means "to lay a body in a coffin". with 11 strokes and the radical 歹.

Q: How do you write 殓 stroke by stroke?

殓 has 11 strokes. The radical is 歹. 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 殓 and 殂?

殓 (liàn) and 殂 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 殓?

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

Q: What common words use 殓?

Common words containing 殓 include: 入殓 (rù liàn) — to place a body in a coffin; 殓葬 (liàn zàng) — to encoffin and bury; 收殓 (shōu liàn) — to lay a body in a coffin.

How to Write 殓

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殓 is pronounced liàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lay a body in a coffin.

Common Words with 殓

入殓 rù liàn

to place a body in a coffin

殓葬 liàn zàng

to encoffin and bury

收殓 shōu liàn

to lay a body in a coffin

Example Sentences

家属正在准备入殓。

jiā shǔ zhèng zài zhǔn bèi rù liàn

The family members are preparing for the encoffinment.

这里的殓葬习俗很特别。

zhè lǐ de liàn zàng xí sú hěn tè bié

The burial customs here are very unique.

志愿者在收殓遗体。

zhì yuàn zhě zài shōu liàn yí tǐ

Volunteers are collecting the remains.

Similar Characters

殂 cú

殃 yāng

殄 tiǎn

Practice Writing 殓 (liàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殓

What does 殓 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殓 and 殂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殓?

What common words use 殓?

How to Write 殓 (liàn)