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

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

The Chinese character 铃 (líng) means "bell". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铃 stroke by stroke?

铃 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铃 and 钍?

铃 (líng) and 钍 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 铃?

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

Q: What common words use 铃?

Common words containing 铃 include: 铃声 (líng shēng) — ringtone; 门铃 (mén líng) — Doorbell; 铃铛 (líng dāng) — small bell.

How to Write 铃

The character 铃 (líng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

铃 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means bell.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 铃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 铃

铃声 líng shēng

ringtone

门铃 mén líng

Doorbell

铃铛 líng dāng

small bell

Example Sentences

手机铃声响了。

shǒu jī líng shēng xiǎng le

The phone ringtone is ringing.

有人在按门铃。

yǒu rén zài àn mén líng

Someone is ringing the doorbell.

小猫脖子上有铃铛。

xiǎo māo bó zi shàng yǒu líng dāng

The kitten has a bell on its neck.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铃 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铃

What does 铃 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铃 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铃?

What common words use 铃?

How to Write 铃 (líng)