How to Write 临
The character 临 (lín) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丨 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
临 is pronounced lín in Mandarin Chinese. It means to face; to arrive; just before; to copy.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 临 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 临
Example Sentences
他临时有事不能来了。
tā lín shí yǒu shì bù néng lái le
Something came up at the last minute, so he can't come.
欢迎光临我们的商店。
huān yíng guāng lín wǒ men de shāng diàn
Welcome to our store.
他临走前跟我打了个招呼。
tā lín zǒu qián gēn wǒ dǎ le gè zhāo hū
He said goodbye to me before he left.
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Practice Writing 临 (lín)
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