COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 领 is built
Traditional etymology note: 页 (head) suggests the meaning, while 令 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 领 (lǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
neck
lǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lǐng
领
neck
Common words
běn lǐng
本领
skill; ability; capability
lǐng dài
领带
necktie
lǐng dǎo
领导
lead; leading; to lead; leadership
lǐng qǔ
领取
to receive; to draw; to get
lǐng xiān
领先
to lead; to be in front
lǐng yù
领域
domain; sphere; field; territory; area
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 领
Say “lǐng” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 领
Common words and phrases
běn lǐng
skill; ability; capability
lǐng dài
necktie
lǐng dǎo
lead; leading; to lead; leadership
lǐng qǔ
to receive; to draw; to get
lǐng xiān
to lead; to be in front
lǐng yù
domain; sphere; field; territory; area
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“领”。
Zhège zì shì “lǐng”.
This character is “领”.
我正在学习“领”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lǐng” zì.
I am learning the character “领”.
请写一遍“领”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lǐng”.
Please write “领” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 领?
领 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 领 (lǐng) mean?
领 (lǐng) means neck.
What is the radical of 领?
The radical of 领 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.