吝
吝 (lìn) · stingy
7 strokesTop–bottom
吝 (lìn) means “stingy”. It is made of 文 + 口 and has 7 strokes.
Break 吝 into its parts
What 吝 is made of
- 文 wén — writing
- 亠 tóu — lid
- 丶 — dot
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 乂 yì — crossed strokes
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 亠 tóu — lid
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 冂 — frame
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 冂 — frame
吝 stroke order
Example sentences with 吝啬
他很有钱，但很吝啬。Tā hěn yǒuqián, dàn hěn lìnsè.He is rich but very stingy.
别那么吝啬，请大家喝杯茶吧。Bié nàme lìnsè, qǐng dàjiā hē bēi chá ba.Don't be so mean; buy everyone a cup of tea.
Words with 吝
Also built with 文
Quick facts
| Pinyin | lìn |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stingy |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 吝
What does 吝 mean?
吝 (lìn) means “stingy”.
How many strokes does 吝 have?
吝 has 7 strokes.
What parts make up 吝?
吝 is made of 文 (writing) and 口 (mouth).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.