链 Stroke Order — How to Write 链

Stroke Order

链 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.

链 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅连

链 is an ideographic compound. Metal 钅 that joins 连; 连 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 钅 + 7 more strokes

链 Pronunciation and Pinyin

liàn

Meanings of 链 in Chinese

liàn链

A series of interconnected metal links, forming a flexible cable or ornament; a chain.

她脖子上戴着一条精致的项链。

She is wearing an exquisite necklace around her neck.

A unit of length used to measure distance at sea, equal to one-tenth of a nautical mile or 185.2 meters.

这艘船距离海岸还有两链的距离。

This ship is still two chains away from the shore.

Common Words and Phrases with 链

liàn链dài带

A chain, often made of metal or leather, used for power transmission or conveying.

工厂里的输送机上安装了结实的链带，用于搬运重物

The conveyor in the factory is equipped with sturdy chain belts for transporting heavy objects.

liàn链jié节

a link in a chain

这条自行车链条需要更换一个生锈的链节。

This bicycle chain needs a rusted link replaced.

liàn链jù锯

A portable power saw with a rotating chain of cutting teeth, used for felling trees and cutting timber.

伐木工人使用链锯快速而高效地砍伐树木。

Loggers use chainsaws to fell trees quickly and efficiently.

liàn链lún轮

A sprocket wheel, also known as a chain wheel, is a toothed wheel designed to engage with a chain, track, or other perforated material to transmit motion or power.

自行车的后轮上有一个链轮，与链条配合驱动车轮转动

The bicycle's rear wheel has a sprocket that works with the chain to drive the wheel.

liàn链méi霉sù素

Streptomycin is an antibiotic organic base produced by Streptomyces griseus, effective against many bacteria and primarily used to treat tuberculosis and other infections.