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

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

The Chinese character 苓 (líng) means "fungus / poria". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 苓 stroke by stroke?

苓 has 8 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 苓 and 兹?

苓 (líng) and 兹 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 苓?

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

Q: What common words use 苓?

Common words containing 苓 include: 茯苓 (fú líng) — poria cocos; 茯苓膏 (fú líng gāo) — poria jelly; 甘苓 (gān líng) — Ganling (a type of medicinal herb).

How to Write 苓

The character 苓 (líng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

苓 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means fungus / poria.

Common Words with 苓

茯苓 fú líng

poria cocos

茯苓膏 fú líng gāo

poria jelly

甘苓 gān líng

Ganling (a type of medicinal herb)

Example Sentences

茯苓是一味中药。

fú líng shì yī wèi zhōng yào

Poria is a traditional Chinese medicine.

我想吃茯苓膏。

wǒ xiǎng chī fú líng gāo

I want to eat Poria jelly.

甘苓可以入药。

gān líng kě yǐ rù yào

Ganling can be used as medicine.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苓

What does 苓 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 苓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 苓 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 苓?

What common words use 苓?

How to Write 苓 (líng)