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

Q: What does 檩 (lǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 檩 (lǐn) means "purlin (roof beam)". with 17 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 檩 stroke by stroke?

檩 has 17 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 檩 and 槭?

檩 (lǐn) and 槭 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 檩?

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

Q: What common words use 檩?

Common words containing 檩 include: 檩条 (lǐn tiáo) — purlin; 房檩 (fáng lǐn) — purlin; 横檩 (héng lǐn) — purlin; horizontal beam.

How to Write 檩

The character 檩 (lǐn) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

檩 is pronounced lǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means purlin (roof beam).

Common Words with 檩

檩条 lǐn tiáo

purlin

房檩 fáng lǐn

purlin

横檩 héng lǐn

purlin; horizontal beam

Example Sentences

这根檩条非常结实。

zhè gēn lǐn tiáo fēi cháng jiē shí

This purlin is very sturdy.

老房子的房檩断了。

lǎo fáng zi de fáng lǐn duàn le

The purlin of the old house is broken.

工人正在安装横檩。

gōng rén zhèng zài ān zhuāng héng lǐn

The worker is installing horizontal purlins.

Similar Characters

槭 qī

槲 hú

槺 kāng

Practice Writing 檩 (lǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 檩

What does 檩 (lǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 檩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 檩 and 槭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 檩?

What common words use 檩?

How to Write 檩 (lǐn)