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

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

The Chinese character 玲 (líng) means "tinkling of jade". with 9 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 玲 stroke by stroke?

玲 has 9 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 玲 and 玓?

玲 (líng) and 玓 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 玲?

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

Q: What common words use 玲?

Common words containing 玲 include: 玲珑 (líng lóng) — exquisite / clever; 玲玲 (líng líng) — Lingling (a common name); 娇玲 (jiāo líng) — exquisite.

How to Write 玲

The character 玲 (líng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

玲 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means tinkling of jade.

Common Words with 玲

玲珑 líng lóng

exquisite / clever

玲玲 líng líng

Lingling (a common name)

娇玲 jiāo líng

exquisite

Example Sentences

这个小礼物很玲珑。

zhè ge xiǎo lǐ wù hěn líng lóng

This small gift is very exquisite.

玲玲是我的同学。

líng líng shì wǒ de tóng xué

Lingling is my classmate.

她的歌声很娇玲。

tā de gē shēng hěn jiāo líng

Her singing voice is very sweet and clear.

Similar Characters

玓 dì

玖 jiǔ

玗 yú

Practice Writing 玲 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 玲

What does 玲 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 玲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 玲 and 玓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 玲?

What common words use 玲?

How to Write 玲 (líng)