(líng)

8 strokes

to dawdle

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
líng
Meaning
to dawdle; the name of the father of the Emperor Yao
Strokes
8
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

⿱⿱土八夂

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

8 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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