COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 啉 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 林 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 啉 (lín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds such as porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and quinoline 喹啉[kui2 lin2]
línTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lín
啉
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds such as porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and quinoline 喹啉[kui2 lin2]
Common words
lín
啉
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds such as porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and quinoline 喹啉[kui2 lin2]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 啉
Say “lín” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
lín
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds such as porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and quinoline 喹啉[kui2 lin2]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 啉?
啉 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 啉 (lín) mean?
啉 (lín) means used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds such as porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and quinoline 喹啉[kui2 lin2].
What is the radical of 啉?
The radical of 啉 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.