令 (lìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 令 (lìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 令 (lìng) means "to command; to cause; your (honorific)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 令 stroke by stroke?

令 has 5 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 令 and 亼?

令 (lìng) and 亼 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 令?

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

Q: What common words use 令?

Common words containing 令 include: 命令 (mìng lìng) — command; order; 令人 (lìng rén) — to make one (feel...); causing; 时令 (shí lìng) — season; seasonal.

How to Write 令

The character 令 (lìng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 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

令 is pronounced lìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to command; to cause; your (honorific).

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

Common Words with 令

命令 mìng lìng

command; order

令人 lìng rén

to make one (feel...); causing

时令 shí lìng

season; seasonal

Example Sentences

他下了一个命令。

tā xià le yí gè mìng lìng

He gave an order.

这件事令人开心。

zhè jiàn shì lìng rén kāi xīn

This matter makes people happy.

现在是时令蔬菜。

xiàn zài shì shí lìng shū cài

These are seasonal vegetables now.

Similar Characters

亼 jí

亾 wáng

今 jīn

Practice Writing 令 (lìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 令

What does 令 (lìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 令 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 令 and 亼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 令?

What common words use 令?

How to Write 令 (lìng)