COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 冷 is built
Traditional etymology note: 冫 (ice) suggests the meaning, while 令 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 冷 (lěng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Leng
lěngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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lěng
冷
surname Leng
Common words
hán lěng
寒冷
cold (climate); frigid; very cold
lěng jìng
冷静
calm; cool-headed; dispassionate; (of a place) deserted; quiet
lěng dàn
冷淡
cold; indifferent
lěng dòng
冷冻
to freeze (food etc); (of weather) freezing
lěng kù
冷酷
unfeeling; callous
lěng luò
冷落
desolate; unfrequented; to treat sb coldly; to snub
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 冷
Say “lěng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
hán lěng
cold (climate); frigid; very cold
lěng jìng
calm; cool-headed; dispassionate; (of a place) deserted; quiet
lěng dàn
cold; indifferent
lěng dòng
to freeze (food etc); (of weather) freezing
lěng kù
unfeeling; callous
lěng luò
desolate; unfrequented; to treat sb coldly; to snub
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 冷?
冷 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 冷 (lěng) mean?
冷 (lěng) means surname Leng.
What is the radical of 冷?
The radical of 冷 is 冫, associated with Not yet classified.