粦 (lín) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 粦 (lín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粦 (lín) means "phosphorus (archaic variant)". with 12 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粦 stroke by stroke?

粦 has 12 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粦 and 粉?

粦 (lín) and 粉 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 粦?

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

Q: What common words use 粦?

Common words containing 粦 include: 粦火 (lín huǒ) — will-o'-the-wisp; ghost fire; 粦光 (lín guāng) — phosphorescence; ghost light; 粦粦 (lín lín) — sparkling; glimmering.

How to Write 粦

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

粦 is pronounced lín in Mandarin Chinese. It means phosphorus (archaic variant).

Common Words with 粦

粦火 lín huǒ

will-o'-the-wisp; ghost fire

粦光 lín guāng

phosphorescence; ghost light

粦粦 lín lín

sparkling; glimmering

Example Sentences

传说夜里能看到粦火。

chuán shuō yè lǐ néng kàn dào lín huǒ

Legend says ghost fires (will-o'-the-wisps) can be seen at night.

这种矿石散发出粦光。

zhè zhǒng kuàng shí sàn fà chū lín guāng

This ore emits phosphorescence.

水面上闪烁着粦粦光影。

shuǐ miàn shàng shǎn shuò zhe lín lín guāng yǐng

The water surface is shimmering with light.

Similar Characters

粉 fěn

粑 bā

粒 lì

Practice Writing 粦 (lín)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粦

What does 粦 (lín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粦 and 粉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粦?

What common words use 粦?

How to Write 粦 (lín)