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

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

The Chinese character 菱 (líng) means "Water caltrop". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 菱 stroke by stroke?

菱 has 11 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 菱 and 兹?

菱 (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 菱?

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 菱?

Common words containing 菱 include: 菱角 (líng jiǎo) — Water caltrop; 菱形 (líng xíng) — Diamond shape / Rhombus; 采菱 (cǎi líng) — to gather water chestnuts.

How to Write 菱

The character 菱 (líng) is written with 11 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

菱 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Water caltrop.

Common Words with 菱

菱角 líng jiǎo

Water caltrop

菱形 líng xíng

Diamond shape / Rhombus

采菱 cǎi líng

to gather water chestnuts

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃菱角。

wǒ xǐ huān chī líng jiǎo

I like eating water caltrops.

这个图案是菱形的。

zhè ge tú àn shì líng xíng de

This pattern is diamond-shaped.

他们在湖里采菱。

tā men zài hú lǐ cǎi líng

They are picking water caltrops in the lake.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 菱

What does 菱 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 菱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 菱 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 菱?

What common words use 菱?

How to Write 菱 (líng)