COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 林 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two trees 木 representing a forest
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How to Write 林 (lín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) woods; forest
línTone 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
lín
林
(bound form) woods; forest
Common words
sēn lín
森林
forest
shù lín
树林
woods; grove; forest
yuán lín
园林
gardens; park; landscape garden
cóng lín
丛林
jungle; thicket; forest; Buddhist monastery
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
林
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 林
Say “lín” 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 林
Common words and phrases
sēn lín
forest
shù lín
woods; grove; forest
yuán lín
gardens; park; landscape garden
cóng lín
jungle; thicket; forest; Buddhist monastery
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 林?
林 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 林 (lín) mean?
林 (lín) means (bound form) woods; forest.
What is the radical of 林?
The radical of 林 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.