liàn ㄌㄧㄢˋ lin4

  • chain
  • cable (unit of length: 100 fathoms, about 185 m)
  • chain (unit of length: 66 feet, about 20 m)
  • to chain
  • to enchain

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 链 (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

  • 我的拉链卡住了。 My zipper got stuck.
  • 他拉开裤子的拉链。 He unzipped his pants.
  • 不要点击那个链接。 Don't click on that link.
  • 他拉开了包的拉链。 He zipped open his bag.
  • 这条项链是我奶奶送给我的。 My grandma gave me this necklace.

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