Chinese characters for “ling”
40 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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Second tone
líng
spirit, soul
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9zero
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1small bell
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5clever
7 strokesprison, enclosure
8 strokesto dawdle
8 strokesnice and cool, mild and comfortable
8 strokesfungus, tuber
8 strokesEurya japonica
9 strokesthe tinkling of jewelry
9 strokesRoman roof tiles
9 strokespure
10 strokeshill, mound
10 strokeslark, wagtail
10 strokescarved or patterned window sills
11 strokesto cross, to traverse, to pass through
11 strokesthin silk, damask silk
11 strokesa species of antelope
11 strokesplume, tail feathers
11 strokesto hear, to listen
11 strokeshouseboat
11 strokeswater chestnut, water caltrop
11 strokesdragonfly, sandfly
11 strokessmall bell
13 strokesage
13 strokescarp
16 strokeslark, wagtail
16 strokesraindrops
17 strokesa district in Hunan province
19 strokescarp
19 strokesage
20 strokesspirit, soul
24 strokescarved or patterned window sills
28 strokesThird tone
lǐng
Fourth tone
lìng
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