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

Q: What does 粼 (lín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粼 (lín) means "Shimmering (of water).". with 14 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粼 stroke by stroke?

粼 has 14 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 粼 and 粞?

粼 (lín) and 粞 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 粼?

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 粼?

Common words containing 粼 include: 波光粼粼 (bō guāng lín lín) — Sparkling ripples.; 粼粼 (lín lín) — Shimmering; sparkling.; 微波粼粼 (wēi bō lín lín) — shimmering ripples.

How to Write 粼

The character 粼 (lín) is written with 14 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

粼 is pronounced lín in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shimmering (of water)..

Common Words with 粼

波光粼粼 bō guāng lín lín

Sparkling ripples.

粼粼 lín lín

Shimmering; sparkling.

微波粼粼 wēi bō lín lín

shimmering ripples

Example Sentences

湖面波光粼粼。

hú miàn bō guāng lín lín

The lake surface is sparkling.

水色粼粼。

shuǐ sè lín lín

The water is shimmering.

海面微波粼粼。

hǎi miàn wēi bō lín lín

The sea surface is shimmering with ripples.

Similar Characters

粞 xī

粟 sù

粢 zī

Practice Writing 粼 (lín)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粼

What does 粼 (lín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粼 and 粞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粼?

What common words use 粼?

How to Write 粼 (lín)