COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 令 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怜 (lián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pity
liánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lián
怜
to pity
Common words
kě lián
可怜
pitiful; pathetic; to have pity on
lián xī
怜惜
to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怜
Say “lián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 怜
Common words and phrases
kě lián
pitiful; pathetic; to have pity on
lián xī
to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怜?
怜 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 怜 (lián) mean?
怜 (lián) means to pity.
What is the radical of 怜?
The radical of 怜 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.