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临

临 (lín) · to draw near

临 (lín) means “to draw near”. It is made of 丨 and has 9 strokes.

Break 临 into its parts

What 临 is made of

临 stroke order

临 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
临 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 光临

欢迎光临!Huānyíng guānglín!Welcome!
谢谢您光临我们的小店。Xièxie nín guānglín wǒmen de xiǎodiàn.Thank you for visiting our little shop.

Words with 临

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Quick facts

Pinyinlín
Meaningto draw near
Strokes9
Radical丨 (vertical line, #2)
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 临

What does 临 mean?

临 (lín) means “to draw near”.

How many strokes does 临 have?

临 has 9 strokes.

What is the radical of 临?

The radical of 临 is 丨 (gǔn, “vertical line”), Kangxi radical number 2.

What parts make up 临?

临 is made of 丨 (vertical stroke).

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