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

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

The Chinese character 凌 (líng) means "ice; to approach; to insult". with 10 strokes and the radical 冫.

Q: How do you write 凌 stroke by stroke?

凌 has 10 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 凌 and 冼?

凌 (líng) and 冼 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 凌?

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 凌?

Common words containing 凌 include: 凌晨 (líng chén) — early morning (before dawn); 欺凌 (qī líng) — to bully; to humiliate; 冰凌 (bīng líng) — Icicle.

How to Write 凌

The character 凌 (líng) is written with 10 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

凌 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ice; to approach; to insult.

Common Words with 凌

凌晨 líng chén

early morning (before dawn)

欺凌 qī líng

to bully; to humiliate

冰凌 bīng líng

Icicle

Example Sentences

我凌晨三点才睡觉。

wǒ líng chén sān diǎn cái shuì jiào

I didn't go to sleep until three in the morning.

我们不应该欺凌弱小。

wǒ men bù yīng gāi qī líng ruò xiǎo

We should not bully the weak.

房檐上挂着冰凌。

fáng yán shàng guà zhe bīng líng

Icicles are hanging from the eaves.

Similar Characters

冼 xiǎn

冽 liè

净 jìng

Practice Writing 凌 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 凌

What does 凌 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 凌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 凌 and 冼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 凌?

What common words use 凌?

How to Write 凌 (líng)