líng ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling4 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • quick
  • alert
  • efficacious
  • effective
  • to come true
  • spirit
  • departed soul
  • coffin

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 灵 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 刹车失灵了。 The brake stopped working.
  • 汤姆脑瓜灵。 Tom has a good head on his shoulders.
  • 狗的嗅觉灵敏。 Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
  • 我們心有靈犀。 Our hearts are linked.
  • 他脑子很灵光。 He's sharp-witted.

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