吝 (lìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吝 (lìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吝 (lìn) means "stingy / miserly". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吝 stroke by stroke?

吝 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吝 and 卟?

吝 (lìn) and 卟 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 吝?

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

Q: What common words use 吝?

Common words containing 吝 include: 吝啬 (lìn sè) — stingy / mean / miserly; 吝惜 (lìn xī) — to grudge / to stint / to be sparing of; 不吝 (bù lìn) — not stingy; to not hesitate (to give or share).

How to Write 吝

The character 吝 (lìn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

吝 is pronounced lìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means stingy / miserly.

Common Words with 吝

吝啬 lìn sè

stingy / mean / miserly

吝惜 lìn xī

to grudge / to stint / to be sparing of

不吝 bù lìn

not stingy; to not hesitate (to give or share)

Example Sentences

他买东西很吝啬。

tā mǎi dōng xī hěn lìn sè

He is very stingy when shopping.

他不吝惜力气。

tā bù lìn xī lì qì

He doesn't spare any effort.

请不吝赐教。

qǐng bù lìn cì jiào

Please do not hesitate to give your advice.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吝 (lìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吝

What does 吝 (lìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吝 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吝?

What common words use 吝?

How to Write 吝 (lìn)