领 (lǐng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 领 (lǐng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 领 (lǐng) means "To lead / Neck / Collar". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 页.

Q: How do you write 领 stroke by stroke?

领 has 11 strokes. The radical is 页. 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 领 and 顸?

领 (lǐng) and 顸 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 领?

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

Q: What common words use 领?

Common words containing 领 include: 领导 (lǐng dǎo) — Leader / Leadership / To lead; 领带 (lǐng dài) — Necktie / Tie; 本领 (běn lǐng) — Skill / Ability.

How to Write 领

The character 领 (lǐng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 页 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

领 is pronounced lǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To lead / Neck / Collar.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 领 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 领

领导 lǐng dǎo

Leader / Leadership / To lead

领带 lǐng dài

Necktie / Tie

本领 běn lǐng

Skill / Ability

Example Sentences

他是我们的领导。

tā shì wǒ men de lǐng dǎo

He is our leader.

他今天系了红领带。

tā jīn tiān xì le hóng lǐng dài

He wore a red tie today.

他有很多本领。

tā yǒu hěn duō běn lǐng

He has many skills.

Similar Characters

顸 hān

项 xiàng

顺 shùn

Practice Writing 领 (lǐng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 领

What does 领 (lǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 领 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 领 and 顸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 领?

What common words use 领?

How to Write 领 (lǐng)