Chinese characters for “lian”
47 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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Second tone
lián
to join, to connect
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4lady's vanity case
7 strokesthe flag-sign of a tavern
8 strokesto pity, to sympathize with
8 strokesflowing water
10 strokeslotus, water lily
10 strokesto join, to connect
10 strokesflail
11 strokesally, associate
12 strokesa folding purse kept in one's belt
12 strokesupright, honorable, honest
13 strokesflowing water
13 strokeslotus, water lily
14 strokeslady's vanity case
14 strokesflail
14 strokesto pity, to sympathize with
15 strokesa folding purse kept in one's belt
15 strokessilver carp, hypophthalmiathys
15 strokesa waterfall
16 strokesally, associate
17 strokesleg, calf
17 strokessickle
18 strokesthe flag-sign of a tavern
19 strokescockroach
19 strokessickle
21 strokessilver carp, hypophthalmiathys
21 strokesThird tone
liǎn
Fourth tone
liàn
to drill, to exercise
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to smelt, to refine
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9love
10 strokesto dress a corpse for burial
11 strokeschain, wire
12 strokesMelia japonica
13 strokesto smelt, to refine
13 strokesripples, waves
14 strokesto drill, to exercise
15 strokesto dress a corpse for burial
17 strokessmelt metals, forge
17 strokeschain, wire
18 strokeslove
23 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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