灵 Stroke Order — How to Write 灵
灵 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彐, 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.
灵 Radical and Character Components
灵 is a phono-semantic compound: 火 (fire) carries the meaning, while 彐 indicates the sound.
Radical: 彐 + 3 more strokes
灵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- líng
Meanings of 灵 in Chinese
1
líng灵
Effective; efficacious; able to produce the desired result.
这种方法果然很灵，问题很快就解决了。
This method is indeed very effective, and the problem was quickly resolved.
clever, intelligent, quick-witted, agile; not dull.
她的手很灵巧，能做各种精细活
Her hands are very agile, capable of doing various delicate tasks.
Quick mental activity or spiritual agility, often referring to inspiration or a sudden brilliant idea.
他突然有了灵感，写下了一首美妙的诗。
He suddenly had an inspiration and wrote a beautiful poem.
Spirit; soul; mind; heroic spirit, referring to the essence or core of a being.
音乐能触及人的心灵深处。
Music can touch the depths of one's soul.
An ancient term referring to deities or matters related to immortals, such as spirits or elves.
传说森林里住着美丽的精灵。
Legend has it that beautiful elves live in the forest.
quick-witted, agile, nimble; flexible, handy, convenient
她的思维非常灵活，总能找到解决问题的新方法。
Her thinking is very flexible, always finding new ways to solve problems.
Relating to the deceased, spirits, or the supernatural, often used in terms like 'soul', 'ghost', or 'coffin'.
她相信死后灵魂会继续存在。
She believes the soul continues to exist after death.
Common Words and Phrases with 灵
1
Nimble, agile, or handy; easy to use.
这只小猫动作非常灵便，轻松地跳上了高高的书架。
This kitten is very nimble, easily jumping onto the high bookshelf.
2
A hearse is a vehicle used for transporting a coffin or an urn containing ashes to a funeral or burial site.
在葬礼上，灵车缓缓地驶向墓地，载着逝者的最后一程
At the funeral, the hearse slowly proceeded towards the cemetery, carrying the deceased on their final journey.
3
a coffin containing a corpse; bier
家属悲痛地围绕在灵榇旁，送别逝去的亲人。
The family sadly gathered around the coffin, bidding farewell to their departed loved one.
4
A bed or frame used for placing a corpse; a bier or catafalque.
他们将逝者的遗体轻轻地放在灵床上，进行最后的告别。
They gently placed the deceased's body on the bier for the final farewell.
5
A miraculous cure or a panacea for all problems.
世界上没有包治百病的灵丹妙药，只有科学的治疗和健康的生活方式。
There is no panacea in the world that cures all diseases; only scientific treatment and a healthy lifestyle can truly help.
6
Agile, intelligent, and lively.
小猫的眼睛清澈而灵动，总是好奇地观察周围的一切。
The kitten's eyes were clear and lively, always curiously observing everything around it.
7
A white band or banner of mourning, traditionally held by a filial son of the deceased during a funeral.
在传统的葬礼上，孝子手持灵幡，默默地走在送葬队伍的前方，寄托哀思。
During a traditional funeral, the filial son held a funeral banner, silently walking at the front of the procession, expressing his grief.
8
nimble; agile; quick-witted
她手脚很灵泛，很快就学会了编织各种精美的图案。
Her hands and feet are very nimble, and she quickly learned to weave all sorts of exquisite patterns.
9
Spiritual magic figures or a talisman believed to have supernatural power.
老奶奶相信佩戴这道灵符能保佑她平安健康。
The old grandma believes that wearing this magical talisman can bless her with safety and good health.
10
Inspiration; a sudden creative thought or idea.
作曲家在森林中散步时，突然获得了创作新曲的灵感
The composer suddenly gained inspiration for a new piece of music while walking in the forest.
11
supernatural being
这座古老的森林里流传着许多关于灵怪的传说。
Many legends about mysterious spirits are circulated in this ancient forest.
12
A catafalque; a coffin-shaped structure covered with a pall, used for a Requiem Mass after a funeral.
在亡者弥撒上，装饰精美的灵棺象征性地代表了已故之人。
At the Requiem Mass, the beautifully decorated catafalque symbolically represented the deceased.
13
1. Miraculous brightness or a divine halo (e.g., around a deity's head). 2. (Colloquial) Effective or good.
这个小发明真是灵光，解决了我一个大问题。
This small invention is truly effective; it solved a big problem for me.
14
A cinerary casket or urn for holding human ashes.
他小心翼翼地捧着盛有祖母骨灰的灵盒，感到心中充满了思念与不舍。
He carefully held the urn containing his grandmother's ashes, feeling a profound sense of longing and reluctance to part.
15
Very intelligent and perceptive; clever and wise.
这孩子从小就表现出灵慧，学习能力很强。
This child has shown quick intelligence since childhood and has strong learning abilities.
16
The spiritual or non-physical part of a person, often regarded as immortal.
音乐是她创作的灵魂。
Music is the soul of her creations.
More words with 灵
- wáng亡líng灵the soul of the dead
- wēi威líng灵Divine power, Potency
- xìng性líng灵spirit, soul
- yīng英líng灵spirit of a hero or martyr
- yōu幽líng灵ghost; specter; spirit; apparition
- xiè谢líng灵yùn运Xie Lingyun
- jì祭líng灵Worship the spirits, Offer sacrifices to the spirits
- kū哭líng灵wail over the deceased, weep over the dead
- xiān鲜líng灵fresh and tender; fresh and lively
- guǐ鬼jī机líng灵Smart cookie, Clever clogs
- líng灵huó活Agile, Flexible
- líng灵mǐn敏sensitive, agile
- shén神líng灵Deity, God
- shēng生líng灵Living beings, Creatures
- xīn心líng灵Mind, Soul
- jīng精líng灵fairy, elf
- líng灵jiù柩coffin, casket
- líng灵qì气Aura, Spiritual energy
- líng灵qiǎo巧deft, agile
- líng灵táng堂Mourning hall, Funeral hall
Idioms with 灵
- líng灵jī机yī一dòng动have a sudden inspiration
- fú福zhì至xīn心líng灵Fortune brings wisdom and insight
- hū呼yìng应bù不líng灵unresponsive to calls or commands
- huó活líng灵huó活xiàn现vivid and lifelike
- míng冥wán顽bù不líng灵stubbornly ignorant and unresponsive
- nǎo脑guā瓜bù不líng灵dull-witted
- rén人jié杰dì地líng灵Eminent people make a place outstanding
- shēng生líng灵tú涂tàn炭people suffering extreme misery
- tú荼dú毒shēng生líng灵inflict great suffering on people
- wàn万yìng应líng灵dān丹a cure-all
- wàn万yīng应líng灵yào药a panacea
- xiāo消xi息líng灵tōng通well-informed and up-to-date
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Open the tool →Questions about 灵
What does 灵 mean in Chinese?
灵 (líng) means “Effective” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 灵?
灵 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 灵 have?
灵 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 灵?
灵 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 彐. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 灵?
The radical of 灵 is 彐, and 灵 is a phono-semantic compound.