COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 灵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 彐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 灵 (líng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
quick
língTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
líng
灵
quick
Common words
líng huó
灵活
flexible; nimble; agile
xīn líng
心灵
bright; smart; quick-witted; heart
jī líng
机灵
clever; quick-witted
líng gǎn
灵感
inspiration; insight; a burst of creativity in scientific or artistic endeavor
líng hún
灵魂
soul; spirit
líng mǐn
灵敏
smart; clever; sensitive; keen
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
灵
灵
灵
灵
灵
灵
灵
灵
LEARNING TIP
Remember 灵
Say “líng” 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 灵
Common words and phrases
líng huó
flexible; nimble; agile
xīn líng
bright; smart; quick-witted; heart
jī líng
clever; quick-witted
líng gǎn
inspiration; insight; a burst of creativity in scientific or artistic endeavor
líng hún
soul; spirit
líng mǐn
smart; clever; sensitive; keen
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“灵”。
Zhège zì shì “líng”.
This character is “灵”.
我正在学习“灵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “líng” zì.
I am learning the character “灵”.
请写一遍“灵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “líng”.
Please write “灵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 灵?
灵 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 灵 (líng) mean?
灵 (líng) means quick.
What is the radical of 灵?
The radical of 灵 is 彐, associated with Not yet classified.