COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 令
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Traditional etymology note: A person kneeling before a master 人
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How to Write 令 (lìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to order
lìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lìng
令
to order
Common words
mìng lìng
命令
order; command
kǒu lìng
口令
oral command; a word of command (used in drilling troops or gymnasts); password (used by sentry)
sī lìng
司令
commanding officer
xià lìng
下令
to give an order; to issue an order
zhǐ lìng
指令
order; command; instruction
xià lìng yíng
夏令营
summer camp
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 令
Say “lìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 令
Common words and phrases
mìng lìng
order; command
kǒu lìng
oral command; a word of command (used in drilling troops or gymnasts); password (used by sentry)
sī lìng
commanding officer
xià lìng
to give an order; to issue an order
zhǐ lìng
order; command; instruction
xià lìng yíng
summer camp
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 令?
令 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 令 (lìng) mean?
令 (lìng) means to order.
What is the radical of 令?
The radical of 令 is 人, associated with Not yet classified.