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

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

The Chinese character 链 (liàn) means "Chain". with 12 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 链 stroke by stroke?

链 has 12 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 链 and 钰?

链 (liàn) and 钰 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 链?

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

Q: What common words use 链?

Common words containing 链 include: 项链 (xiàng liàn) — necklace; 链接 (liàn jiē) — Link / To link; 链条 (liàn tiáo) — Chain.

How to Write 链

The character 链 (liàn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

链 is pronounced liàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chain.

Common Words with 链

项链 xiàng liàn

necklace

链接 liàn jiē

Link / To link

链条 liàn tiáo

Chain

Example Sentences

这条项链很漂亮。

zhè tiáo xiàng liàn hěn piào liàng

This necklace is very beautiful.

请发给我那个链接。

qǐng fā gěi wǒ nà ge liàn jiē

Please send me that link.

链条需要加点油。

liàn tiáo xū yào jiā diǎn yóu

The chain needs some oiling.

Similar Characters

钰 yù

钱 qián

钲 zhēng

Practice Writing 链 (liàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 链

What does 链 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 链 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 链 and 钰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 链?

What common words use 链?

How to Write 链 (liàn)