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

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

The Chinese character 柃 (líng) means "Eurya (a genus of evergreen shrubs).". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柃 stroke by stroke?

柃 has 9 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 柃 and 杆?

柃 (líng) and 杆 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 柃?

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 柃?

Common words containing 柃 include: 柃木 (líng mù) — Eurya wood or plant.; 柃蜜 (líng mì) — Eurya honey (wild winter honey).; 柃花 (líng huā) — Eurya flower..

How to Write 柃

The character 柃 (líng) is written with 9 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

柃 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Eurya (a genus of evergreen shrubs)..

Common Words with 柃

柃木 líng mù

Eurya wood or plant.

柃蜜 líng mì

Eurya honey (wild winter honey).

柃花 líng huā

Eurya flower.

Example Sentences

柃木是常绿植物。

líng mù shì cháng lǜ zhí wù

Eurya is an evergreen plant.

柃蜜的味道很香。

líng mì de wèi dào hěn xiāng

Eurya honey has a very fragrant aroma.

柃花在冬天开放。

líng huā zài dōng tiān kāi fàng

Eurya flowers bloom in winter.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柃

What does 柃 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柃 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柃?

What common words use 柃?

How to Write 柃 (líng)