伶 (líng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伶 (líng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伶 (líng) means "clever; actor". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伶 stroke by stroke?

伶 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伶 and 仔?

伶 (líng) and 仔 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 伶?

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

Q: What common words use 伶?

Common words containing 伶 include: 伶俐 (líng lì) — clever; smart; witty; 伶人 (líng rén) — actor; performer (old term); 孤苦伶仃 (gū kǔ líng dīng) — solitary and miserable; all alone in the world.

How to Write 伶

The character 伶 (líng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

伶 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means clever; actor.

Common Words with 伶

伶俐 líng lì

clever; smart; witty

伶人 líng rén

actor; performer (old term)

孤苦伶仃 gū kǔ líng dīng

solitary and miserable; all alone in the world

Example Sentences

这个孩子很伶俐。

zhè ge hái zi hěn líng lì

This child is very clever and sharp.

他以前是个伶人。

tā yǐ qián shì gè líng rén

He used to be an actor.

他一个人孤苦伶仃。

tā yí gè rén gū kǔ líng dīng

He is all alone and helpless.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伶

What does 伶 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伶 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伶?

What common words use 伶?

How to Write 伶 (líng)