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

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

The Chinese character 鸰 (líng) means "wagtail". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸰 stroke by stroke?

鸰 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸰 and 袅?

鸰 (líng) and 袅 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 鸰?

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

Q: What common words use 鸰?

Common words containing 鸰 include: 鹡鸰 (jí líng) — wagtail; 鸰鸟 (líng niǎo) — wagtail; 鹡鸰鸟 (jí líng niǎo) — wagtail bird.

How to Write 鸰

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

鸰 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means wagtail.

Common Words with 鸰

鹡鸰 jí líng

wagtail

鸰鸟 líng niǎo

wagtail

鹡鸰鸟 jí líng niǎo

wagtail bird

Example Sentences

鹡鸰在水边飞。

jí líng zài shuǐ biān fēi

The wagtail is flying by the water.

这种鸰鸟很漂亮。

zhè zhǒng líng niǎo hěn piào liàng

This kind of wagtail is very beautiful.

鹡鸰鸟非常小。

jí líng niǎo fēi cháng xiǎo

The wagtail is very small.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸰 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸰

What does 鸰 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸰 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸰?

What common words use 鸰?

How to Write 鸰 (líng)