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

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

The Chinese character 灵 (líng) means "spirit; soul; clever; effective". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 彐.

Q: How do you write 灵 stroke by stroke?

灵 has 7 strokes. The radical is 彐. 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 灵 and 寻?

灵 (líng) and 寻 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 灵?

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

Q: What common words use 灵?

Common words containing 灵 include: 灵活 (líng huó) — flexible; nimble; 灵感 (líng gǎn) — inspiration; 心灵 (xīn líng) — soul; heart; spirit.

How to Write 灵

The character 灵 (líng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彐 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

灵 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means spirit; soul; clever; effective.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 灵 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 灵

灵活 líng huó

flexible; nimble

灵感 líng gǎn

inspiration

心灵 xīn líng

soul; heart; spirit

Example Sentences

他的动作很灵活。

tā de dòng zuò hěn líng huó

His movements are very flexible.

我现在没有灵感。

wǒ xiàn zài méi yǒu líng gǎn

I have no inspiration right now.

她的心灵很美。

tā de xīn líng hěn měi

She has a beautiful soul.

Similar Characters

寻 xún

归 guī

录 lù

Practice Writing 灵 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 灵

What does 灵 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 灵 and 寻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灵?

What common words use 灵?

How to Write 灵 (líng)