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

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

The Chinese character 另 (lìng) means "Another; other". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 另 stroke by stroke?

另 has 5 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 另 and 卟?

另 (lìng) and 卟 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 另?

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

Q: What common words use 另?

Common words containing 另 include: 另外 (lìng wài) — In addition; besides; 另一个 (lìng yí gè) — Another one; 另行 (lìng xíng) — Separately; at another time.

How to Write 另

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

另 is pronounced lìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Another; other.

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

Common Words with 另

另外 lìng wài

In addition; besides

另一个 lìng yí gè

Another one

另行 lìng xíng

Separately; at another time

Example Sentences

另外一个人是谁？

lìng wài yí gè rén shì shuí

Who is the other person?

请给我拿另一个杯子。

qǐng gěi wǒ ná lìng yí gè bēi zi

Please get me another cup.

会议时间将另行通知。

huì yì shí jiān jiāng lìng xíng tōng zhī

The meeting time will be notified separately.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

口 kǒu

古 gǔ

Practice Writing 另 (lìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 另

What does 另 (lìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 另 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 另 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 另?

What common words use 另?

How to Write 另 (lìng)