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令

令 (lìng) · command

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令 (lìng) means “command”. It is made of 人 and has 5 strokes.

Break 令 into its parts

What 令 is made of

令 stroke order

令 stroke order diagram: 5 strokes, numbered in writing order
令 is written with 5 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 命令

士兵必须服从命令。Shìbīng bìxū fúcóng mìnglìng.Soldiers must obey orders.
经理命令大家马上开会。Jīnglǐ mìnglìng dàjiā mǎshàng kāihuì.The manager told everyone to meet immediately.

Words with 令

Also built with 人

Quick facts

Pinyinlìng
Meaningcommand
Strokes5
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 令

What does 令 mean?

令 (lìng) means “command”.

How many strokes does 令 have?

令 has 5 strokes.

What parts make up 令?

令 is made of 人 (person).

Keep learning

Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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