COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夌 is built
夌 can be remembered by breaking it into 土 + 八 + 夂. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 夌 (líng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dawdle
língTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
líng
夌
to dawdle
Common words
líng
夌
to dawdle
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夌
Say “líng” 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 夌
Common words and phrases
líng
to dawdle
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夌?
夌 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 夌 (líng) mean?
夌 (líng) means to dawdle.
What is the radical of 夌?
The radical of 夌 is 夊, associated with Not yet classified.