How to Write 龄
The character 龄 (líng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 齿 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
龄 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means age; years.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 龄 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 龄
年龄
nián líng
Age
工龄
gōng líng
Seniority; length of service
适龄
shì líng
of the right age; school-age
Example Sentences
你的年龄是多少？
nǐ de nián líng shì duō shǎo
What is your age?
他的工龄有十年了。
tā de gōng líng yǒu shí nián le
He has ten years of work experience.
他是适龄儿童。
tā shì shì líng ér tóng
He is a child of school age.
Practice Writing 龄 (líng)
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