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

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

The Chinese character 聆 (líng) means "to listen". with 11 strokes and the radical 耳.

Q: How do you write 聆 stroke by stroke?

聆 has 11 strokes. The radical is 耳. 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 聆 and 耷?

聆 (líng) and 耷 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 聆?

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

Q: What common words use 聆?

Common words containing 聆 include: 聆听 (líng tīng) — to listen attentively; to listen respectfully; 聆教 (líng jiào) — to listen to instructions; to receive advice; 聆赏 (líng shǎng) — to listen and appreciate.

How to Write 聆

The character 聆 (líng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耳 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

聆 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to listen.

Common Words with 聆

聆听 líng tīng

to listen attentively; to listen respectfully

聆教 líng jiào

to listen to instructions; to receive advice

聆赏 líng shǎng

to listen and appreciate

Example Sentences

聆听大自然的声音。

líng tīng dà zì rán de shēng yīn

Listen to the sounds of nature.

我来聆教您的意见。

wǒ lái líng jiào nín de yì jiàn

I'm here to listen to your advice.

聆赏优美的音乐。

líng shǎng yōu měi de yīn yuè

Listen to and appreciate beautiful music.

Similar Characters

耷 dā

耸 sǒng

耻 chǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 聆

What does 聆 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 聆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 聆 and 耷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 聆?

What common words use 聆?

How to Write 聆 (líng)