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链

链 (liàn) · chain

12 strokesLeft–right

链 (liàn) means “chain”. It is made of 钅 + 连 and has 12 strokes.

Break 链 into its parts

What 链 is made of

链 stroke order

链 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
链 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 项链

她戴着一条金项链。Tā dài zhe yī tiáo jīn xiàngliàn.She is wearing a gold necklace.
这条项链是生日礼物。Zhè tiáo xiàngliàn shì shēngrì lǐwù.This necklace is a birthday present.

Words with 链

Also built with 钅

Quick facts

Pinyinliàn
Meaningchain
Strokes12
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 链

What does 链 mean?

链 (liàn) means “chain”.

How many strokes does 链 have?

链 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 链?

链 is made of 钅 (metal) and 连 (to join).

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