COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 柬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炼 (liàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to refine
liànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liàn
炼
to refine
Common words
duàn liàn
锻炼
to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise; to work out
mó liàn
磨炼
to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline; endurance
tí liàn
提炼
to extract (ore, minerals etc); to refine; to purify; to process
liàn
炼
to refine; to smelt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
炼
炼
炼
炼
炼
炼
炼
炼
LEARNING TIP
Remember 炼
Say “liàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 炼
Common words and phrases
duàn liàn
to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise; to work out
mó liàn
to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline; endurance
tí liàn
to extract (ore, minerals etc); to refine; to purify; to process
liàn
to refine; to smelt
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“炼”。
Zhège zì shì “liàn”.
This character is “炼”.
我正在学习“炼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liàn” zì.
I am learning the character “炼”.
请写一遍“炼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liàn”.
Please write “炼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炼?
炼 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 炼 (liàn) mean?
炼 (liàn) means to refine.
What is the radical of 炼?
The radical of 炼 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.