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灵

灵 (líng) · spirit

7 strokesTop–bottom

灵 (líng) means “spirit”. It is made of 彐 + 火 and has 7 strokes.

Break 灵 into its parts

What 灵 is made of

灵 stroke order

灵 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
灵 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 灵活

他的手指非常灵活。Tā de shǒuzhǐ fēicháng línghuó.His fingers are very nimble.
我们要灵活地处理问题。Wǒmen yào línghuó de chǔlǐ wèntí.We need to handle problems flexibly.

Words with 灵

Also built with 彐

Quick facts

Pinyinlíng
Meaningspirit
Strokes7
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 灵

What does 灵 mean?

灵 (líng) means “spirit”.

How many strokes does 灵 have?

灵 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 灵?

灵 is made of 彐 (snout) and 火 (fire).

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