凌 Stroke Order — How to Write 凌
凌 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 冫, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
凌 Radical and Character Components
Components:冫夌
凌 is a phono-semantic compound: 冫 (ice) carries the meaning, while 夌 indicates the sound.
Radical: 冫 + 8 more strokes
凌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- líng
Meanings of 凌 in Chinese
1
líng凌
Ice; icicle; ice cone; the formation of ice from dripping water.
屋檐下挂满了晶莹剔透的冰凌。
Crystal clear icicles hung from the eaves.
To violate, oppress, or bully; to treat someone harshly or aggressively.
我们应该反对校园欺凌，营造一个友善的学习环境。
We should oppose campus bullying and create a friendly learning environment.
disordered; messy; jumbled
她的房间总是很凌乱。
Her room is always very messy.
To rise high, soar above, or be superior to.
雄鹰在蓝天中凌空翱翔，自由自在
The eagle soars high in the blue sky, free and unrestrained.
To cross over; to traverse; to overcome (obstacles).
面对困难，我们必须勇往直前，凌越障碍。
Facing difficulties, we must advance bravely and overcome all obstacles.
To approach; to be close to (especially referring to dawn, as in 凌晨 'just before dawn').
我们凌晨出发，赶在太阳升起之前到达目的地。
We set off at dawn, arriving at our destination before the sun rose.
Common Words and Phrases with 凌
1
To persecute, oppress, or force someone.
在校园里，高年级的学生不应该凌逼低年级的同学，这样的行为是不被允许的
In school, older students should not bully and coerce younger classmates; such behavior is not allowed.
2
Rushing waves; also describes a woman's light and graceful steps, as if gliding over water.
她的舞姿轻柔曼妙，仿佛凌波仙子一般。
Her dance was soft and graceful, as if she were a fairy treading lightly on the waves.
3
the early hours of the morning, before dawn
我通常在凌晨五点起床，开始新的一天。
I usually wake up at 5 AM, in the early hours of the morning, to start a new day.
4
A historical Chinese form of capital punishment involving slow dismemberment, often translated as "death by a thousand cuts."
这场漫长的等待，对他而言如同精神上的凌迟
This prolonged wait was a form of mental torment for him.
5
icicle
隆冬时节，屋檐下挂满了晶莹剔透的凌凙，阳光一照，闪闪发光
In the dead of winter, the eaves were hung with crystal clear icicles, sparkling under the sun.
6
to be above; to override; to place oneself above
创新精神应凌驾于传统思维之上。
The spirit of innovation should override traditional thinking.
7
8
Swift and fierce; powerful and forceful.
画家的笔法凌厉，寥寥数笔便勾勒出雄鹰的威猛气势。
The painter's brushwork was sharp and vigorous, sketching the majestic power of an eagle with just a few strokes.
9
To bully and oppress; to push out or sideline others.
这位富有的商人利用自己的财力凌轹那些小商贩，最终导致他们破产。
The wealthy businessman used his financial power to oppress those small vendors, eventually leading to their bankruptcy.
10
Disordered and messy
她的书桌总是凌乱不堪，文件和文具堆得到处都是。
Her desk is always very messy, with documents and stationery piled up everywhere.
11
Overbearing, domineering, or arrogant.
他说话的语气有些凌人，让人感到压迫
His tone of voice was a bit overbearing, making people feel pressured.
12
to humiliate or insult, often by offending one's dignity or self-esteem.
她因为无辜被指责而感到遭受了巨大的凌辱
She felt deeply humiliated because she was unjustly accused.
13
To bully or humiliate someone.
小明总是凌侮班级里的弱小同学，让大家感到非常不安。
Xiao Ming always bullies and humiliates the weaker students in his class, making everyone feel very uneasy.
14
Língxiāo (凌霄) means to reach the sky/clouds (often implying high aspirations) or refers to the Chinese trumpet creeper.
高山上的巨松傲然挺立，枝叶凌霄，仿佛触摸到了天空。
The giant pines on the high mountain stand proudly, their branches reaching for the sky, as if touching it.
15
Chinese trumpet creeper
夏日，凌霄花沿着庭院的墙壁向上攀援，绽放出火红的花朵，为炎热的季节增添了一抹亮色。
In summer, the Chinese Trumpet Creeper climbs up the courtyard wall, blooming with fiery red flowers, adding a splash of vibrant color to the hot season.
16
Ice run; a phenomenon where ice blockage or an ice jam in a river causes water levels to rise.
黄河下游冬季常发生凌汛，给沿岸居民带来洪水威胁。
The lower reaches of the Yellow River often experience ice jam floods in winter, posing a flood threat to residents along its banks.
More words with 凌
- qī欺líng凌bullying
- qīn侵líng凌to invade and bully
- bīng冰líng凌icicle, ice shard
- líng凌jià驾yú于override, be above
- bèi被qī欺líng凌to be bullied, to be harassed
- líng凌yuè越surmount, transcend
- qī欺líng凌zhě者Bully, Tormentor
- líng凌luàn乱bù不kān堪Extremely messy, In a total mess
- xiào校yuán园qī欺líng凌school bullying, campus bullying
- líng凌bō波xiān仙zǐ子Fairy Treading on Waves, Goddess of Luo River
- qī欺líng凌ruò弱xiǎo小Bullying the weak, Picking on the vulnerable
Idioms with 凌
- líng凌luàn乱wú无zhāng章disorderly and unorganized
- líng凌yún云zhī之zhì志Lofty aspirations
- ào傲xuě雪líng凌shuāng霜defy severe adversity with resilience
- qiáng强bù不líng凌ruò弱The strong should not bully the weak
- shèng盛qì气líng凌rén人to be overbearing and condescending
- shì恃qiáng强líng凌ruò弱bully the weak
- wéi违qiáng强líng凌ruò弱bully the weak and fear the strong
- yǐ以qiáng强líng凌ruò弱The strong bully the weak
- yǐ倚qiáng强líng凌ruò弱bully the weak
- yǐ倚shì势líng凌rén人bully others by relying on power
- zhuàng壮zhì志líng凌yún云to have grand and lofty ambitions
- líng凌ruò弱bào暴guǎ寡bully the weak and oppress the few
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Open the tool →Questions about 凌
What does 凌 mean in Chinese?
凌 (líng) means “Ice” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 凌?
凌 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 凌 have?
凌 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 凌?
凌 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 冫. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 凌?
The radical of 凌 is 冫, and 凌 is a phono-semantic compound.