鏈 meaning and stroke order
Chain, wire; chains, shackles
How to write 鏈, stroke by stroke
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Meaning of 鏈
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- chain
- cable (unit of length: 100 fathoms, about 185 m)
- chain (unit of length: 66 feet, about 20 m)
- to chain
- to enchain
How 鏈 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Metal 釒 that joins 連; 連 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 釒 (gold), shared by 135 characters on this site.
How to remember 鏈
鏈 is metal 釒 that connects 連 (lián), so picture metal rings linked one after another to form a chain. 連 also hints at the sound, lián becoming liàn.
鏈 is the traditional form, and the simplified form is 链. It appears mostly in compounds like 項鏈 (xiàngliàn, necklace), 拉鏈 (lāliàn, zipper) and 鏈接 (liànjiē, web link). Example: 你的拉鏈開了。(Nǐ de lāliàn kāi le.) Your zipper is open.
Common mistake: Learners often write 連 (lián) alone when they mean chain, or forget the metal radical 釒. Also watch the tone: 鏈 is fourth tone liàn, while 連 is second tone lián.
Common words with 鏈
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
Questions about 鏈
How many strokes are in 鏈?
鏈 is written with 18 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 鏈 mean?
鏈 (liàn) means chain, wire; chains, shackles. A common word with it is 项链 (xiàngliàn), meaning "necklace".
How do you pronounce 鏈?
鏈 is pronounced liàn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 鏈?
The radical of 鏈 is 釒, which carries the idea of "gold". Dictionaries list 鏈 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 鏈?
鏈 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 链, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 鏈接 and 連接?
連接 (liánjiē) means to connect or join in general, like connecting two places. 鏈接 (liànjiē) is mostly used for links on a web page or hyperlinks.
Is 鏈子 used for any kind of chain?
Yes, 鏈子 (liànzi) is the everyday word for a chain, such as a bike chain or a dog chain. For specific items, people often use compounds like 鐵鏈 (tiěliàn, iron chain) or 手鏈 (shǒuliàn, bracelet).