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

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

The Chinese character 绫 (líng) means "Damask; thin silk". with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绫 stroke by stroke?

绫 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绫 and 绑?

绫 (líng) and 绑 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 绫?

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

Q: What common words use 绫?

Common words containing 绫 include: 绫罗 (líng luó) — Fine silks; 绫子 (líng zi) — Damask silk; 绫绢 (líng juàn) — General term for silk fabrics.

How to Write 绫

The character 绫 (líng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

绫 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Damask; thin silk.

Common Words with 绫

绫罗 líng luó

Fine silks

绫子 líng zi

Damask silk

绫绢 líng juàn

General term for silk fabrics

Example Sentences

绫罗绸缎很贵。

líng luó chóu duàn hěn guì

Fine silks and satins are very expensive.

这是一块红绫子。

zhè shì yī kuài hóng líng zi

This is a piece of red damask.

这种绫绢很轻。

zhè zhǒng líng juàn hěn qīng

This damask silk is very light.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绫

What does 绫 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绫 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绫?

What common words use 绫?

How to Write 绫 (líng)