凛 (lǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 凛 (lǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 凛 (lǐn) means "cold; stern; awe-inspiring". with 15 strokes and the radical 冫.

Q: How do you write 凛 stroke by stroke?

凛 has 15 strokes. The radical is 冫. 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 凛 and 凝?

凛 (lǐn) and 凝 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 凛?

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

Q: What common words use 凛?

Common words containing 凛 include: 凛冽 (lǐn liè) — piercingly cold; 威风凛凛 (wēi fēng lǐn lǐn) — majestic; 凛然 (lǐn rán) — awe-inspiring; stern.

How to Write 凛

The character 凛 (lǐn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冫 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

凛 is pronounced lǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means cold; stern; awe-inspiring.

Common Words with 凛

凛冽 lǐn liè

piercingly cold

威风凛凛 wēi fēng lǐn lǐn

majestic

凛然 lǐn rán

awe-inspiring; stern

Example Sentences

冬天的寒风非常凛冽。

dōng tiān de hán fēng fēi cháng lǐn liè

The winter wind is extremely piercing.

他穿上军装威风凛凛。

tā chuān shàng jūn zhuāng wēi fēng lǐn lǐn

He looked majestic in his military uniform.

他的正气令人凛然起敬。

tā de zhèng qì lìng rén lǐn rán qǐ jìng

His integrity commands awe and respect.

Similar Characters

凝 níng

Practice Writing 凛 (lǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 凛

What does 凛 (lǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 凛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 凛 and 凝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 凛?

What common words use 凛?

How to Write 凛 (lǐn)