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

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

The Chinese character 陵 (líng) means "mausoleum or hill". with 10 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陵 stroke by stroke?

陵 has 10 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陵 and 邾?

陵 (líng) and 邾 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 陵?

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

Q: What common words use 陵?

Common words containing 陵 include: 丘陵 (qiū líng) — Hills; 陵园 (líng yuán) — cemetery or memorial park; 十三陵 (shí sān líng) — the Ming Tombs.

How to Write 陵

The character 陵 (líng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陵 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means mausoleum or hill.

Common Words with 陵

丘陵 qiū líng

Hills

陵园 líng yuán

cemetery or memorial park

十三陵 shí sān líng

the Ming Tombs

Example Sentences

南方有很多丘陵。

nán fāng yǒu hěn duō qiū líng

There are many hills in the south.

我们去参观陵园。

wǒ men qù cān guān líng yuán

We are going to visit the mausoleum park.

北京有明十三陵。

běi jīng yǒu míng shí sān líng

Beijing has the Ming Tombs.

Similar Characters

邾 zhū

郁 yù

郄 qiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陵

What does 陵 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陵 and 邾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陵?

What common words use 陵?

How to Write 陵 (líng)