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

Q: What does 廪 (lǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 廪 (lǐn) means "Granary / Government stipend". with 16 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 廪 stroke by stroke?

廪 has 16 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 廪 and 廑?

廪 (lǐn) and 廑 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 廪?

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

Q: What common words use 廪?

Common words containing 廪 include: 仓廪 (cāng lǐn) — Granary or storehouse; 廪给 (lǐn gěi) — Stipend / Government allowance; 廪食 (lǐn shí) — Government-provided food.

How to Write 廪

The character 廪 (lǐn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

廪 is pronounced lǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Granary / Government stipend.

Common Words with 廪

仓廪 cāng lǐn

Granary or storehouse

廪给 lǐn gěi

Stipend / Government allowance

廪食 lǐn shí

Government-provided food

Example Sentences

仓廪里有粮食。

cāng lǐn lǐ yǒu liáng shí

There is grain in the granary.

官府发给廪给。

guān fǔ fā gěi lǐn gěi

The government office issued food rations.

廪食非常充足。

lǐn shí fēi cháng chōng zú

The food supplies are very sufficient.

Similar Characters

廑 jǐn

廖 liào

廛 chán

Practice Writing 廪 (lǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廪

What does 廪 (lǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 廪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 廪 and 廑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 廪?

What common words use 廪?

How to Write 廪 (lǐn)