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

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

The Chinese character 棂 (líng) means "lattice or window frame". with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 棂 stroke by stroke?

棂 has 11 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 棂 and 枯?

棂 (líng) and 枯 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 棂?

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 棂?

Common words containing 棂 include: 窗棂 (chuāng líng) — Window lattice; 棂星门 (líng xīng mén) — Lingxing Gate (a traditional gate); 棂子 (líng zi) — lattice or window slats.

How to Write 棂

The character 棂 (líng) is written with 11 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

棂 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means lattice or window frame.

Common Words with 棂

窗棂 chuāng líng

Window lattice

棂星门 líng xīng mén

Lingxing Gate (a traditional gate)

棂子 líng zi

lattice or window slats

Example Sentences

窗棂上有很多灰尘。

chuāng líng shàng yǒu hěn duō huī chén

There is a lot of dust on the window lattice.

我们走进了棂星门。

wǒ men zǒu jìn le líng xīng mén

We entered the Lingxing Gate.

这个木棂子坏了。

zhè ge mù líng zi huài le

This wooden lattice is broken.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 棂

What does 棂 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 棂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 棂 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 棂?

What common words use 棂?

How to Write 棂 (líng)