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

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

The Chinese character 舲 (líng) means "small boat with windows". with 11 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舲 stroke by stroke?

舲 has 11 strokes. The radical is 舟. 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 舲 and 舡?

舲 (líng) and 舡 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 舲?

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

Q: What common words use 舲?

Common words containing 舲 include: 舲船 (líng chuán) — small boat with a cabin; 窗舲 (chuāng líng) — Small lattice window; 小舲 (xiǎo líng) — Small canopied boat.

How to Write 舲

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

舲 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means small boat with windows.

Common Words with 舲

舲船 líng chuán

small boat with a cabin

窗舲 chuāng líng

Small lattice window

小舲 xiǎo líng

Small canopied boat

Example Sentences

湖上有一只舲船。

hú shàng yǒu yī zhī líng chuán

There is a small covered boat on the lake.

窗舲看出去很美。

chuāng líng kàn chū qù hěn měi

The view from the lattice window is beautiful.

他坐着小舲过河。

tā zuò zhe xiǎo líng guò hé

He is crossing the river in a small boat.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

Practice Writing 舲 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舲

What does 舲 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舲 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舲?

What common words use 舲?

How to Write 舲 (líng)