邻
邻 (lín) · neighbor
7 strokesLeft–right
邻 (lín) means “neighbor”. It is made of 令 + 阝 and has 7 strokes.
Break 邻 into its parts
What 邻 is made of
- 令 lìng — command
- 人 rén — person
- 阝 fù / yì (names) — mound/city side-form
- 丨 — vertical stroke
邻 stroke order
Example sentences with 邻居
我的邻居很友好。Wǒ de línjū hěn yǒuhǎo.My neighbors are very friendly.
你认识你的邻居吗？Nǐ rènshi nǐ de línjū ma?Do you know your neighbors?
Words with 邻
Also built with 令
Quick facts
| Pinyin | lín |
|---|---|
| Meaning | neighbor |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 邻
What does 邻 mean?
邻 (lín) means “neighbor”.
How many strokes does 邻 have?
邻 has 7 strokes.
What parts make up 邻?
邻 is made of 令 (command) and 阝 (mound/city side-form).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.