COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吝 is built
吝 can be remembered by breaking it into 文 + 口. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 吝 (lìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) stingy
lìnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lìn
吝
(bound form) stingy
Common words
lìn sè
吝啬
stingy; mean; miserly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吝
Say “lìn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吝
Common words and phrases
lìn sè
stingy; mean; miserly
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吝?
吝 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吝 (lìn) mean?
吝 (lìn) means (bound form) stingy.
What is the radical of 吝?
The radical of 吝 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.