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

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

The Chinese character 夌 (líng) means "To climb / To surpass / To overstep (archaic)". with 8 strokes and the radical 夂.

Q: How do you write 夌 stroke by stroke?

夌 has 8 strokes. The radical is 夂. 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 夌 and 夆?

夌 (líng) and 夆 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 夌?

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

Q: What common words use 夌?

Common words containing 夌 include: 夌驾 (líng jià) — To override / To surpass; 夌越 (líng yuè) — To surpass / To cross over; 夌夌 (líng líng) — Tall and prominent appearance.

How to Write 夌

The character 夌 (líng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 夂 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

夌 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To climb / To surpass / To overstep (archaic).

Common Words with 夌

夌驾 líng jià

To override / To surpass

夌越 líng yuè

To surpass / To cross over

夌夌 líng líng

Tall and prominent appearance

Example Sentences

他想夌驾他人。

tā xiǎng líng jià tā rén

He wants to dominate others.

这种气势夌越一切。

zhè zhǒng qì shì líng yuè yī qiè

This momentum surpasses everything.

山峰夌夌。

shān fēng líng líng

The mountain peaks are high and steep.

Similar Characters

夆 féng

备 bèi

夋 qūn

Practice Writing 夌 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 夌

What does 夌 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 夌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 夌 and 夆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 夌?

What common words use 夌?

How to Write 夌 (líng)