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领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
领 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

领 Stroke Order — How to Write 领

Stroke Order

领 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, 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.

领 Radical and Character Components

Components:令页

领 is a phono-semantic compound: 页 (head) carries the meaning, while 令 indicates the sound.

Radical: 页 + 5 more strokes

领 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lǐng

Meanings of 领 in Chinese

1

lǐng领

Neck; often used in phrases describing stretching one's neck eagerly, as in 'yǐn lǐng ér wàng' (to crane one's neck and look afar).
孩子们都伸长了脖子，引领而望，期待着精彩的表演。
The children all craned their necks, looking eagerly, anticipating the wonderful performance.
The part of clothing that encircles the neck; a collar or neckband, often referring to specific items like a tie (领带), a collar (衣领), or a neckline (领口).
他打了一条漂亮的领带。
He wore a beautiful tie.
The main points or gist of something, as in the core principles or essential elements of a matter.
他很快就抓住了学习的要领。
He quickly grasped the main points of learning.
To lead, guide, or command; to take the lead or be in charge.
他带领团队完成了这个项目。
He led the team to complete this project.
To govern, administer, or occupy a territory or sphere of influence, as in territorial waters, airspace, or a specific domain.
这个项目是他们在人工智能领域的一个重要突破。
This project represents a significant breakthrough for them in the field of artificial intelligence.
to receive or obtain (e.g., an award, a task, money, a lesson)
她今天要去公司财务部领奖金。
She needs to go to the company's finance department to collect her bonus today.
To understand; to comprehend; to grasp.
他很快就领悟了老师讲的道理。
He quickly understood the principle the teacher explained.
A measure word for items such as clothes, mats, and foils, similar to 'piece' or 'sheet'.
地上铺着一领新席子。
A new mat is spread on the ground.
When pronounced lǐng, it is synonymous with '岭' (lǐng), referring to a mountain range or ridge.
远处的山领在阳光下显得格外壮丽。
The distant mountain ridge looks exceptionally magnificent in the sunlight.

Common Words and Phrases with 领

1
lǐng领bān班
foreman; head of a shift or team
工厂的领班负责监督生产线上的工作，确保团队高效协作。
The foreman at the factory is responsible for supervising the work on the production line, ensuring efficient teamwork.
2
lǐng领chàng唱
To lead a chorus; a leading singer.
她在合唱团中领唱了一首充满活力的歌曲。
She led the choir in singing an energetic song.
3
lǐng领dài带
A long piece of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar, tied in a knot at the front.
他今天上班系了一条漂亮的蓝色领带。
He wore a beautiful blue tie to work today.
4
lǐng领dǎo导
To lead; a leader or official in charge.
一位好的领导能激励团队成员，共同达成目标。
A good leader can motivate team members to achieve goals together.
5
lǐng领dì地
A territory or domain, often referring to land owned by a feudal lord or a sovereign state.
这只雄狮巡视着自己的领地，警惕地观察着周围。
The male lion patrolled his territory, cautiously observing his surroundings.
6
lǐng领dú读
to lead a group in reading aloud
老师请小明在课堂上领读课文，同学们跟着他一起朗读。
The teacher asked Xiao Ming to lead the class in reading the text, and the students read along with him.
7
lǐng领duì队
The leader of a group or team.
这次旅行的领队经验丰富，安排得很好。
The team leader for this trip is very experienced and organized everything well.
8
lǐng领duì队tuó驼
The leading camel in a caravan.
经验丰富的向导骑着领队驼，带领着驼队穿越了沙漠。
The experienced guide rode the lead camel, leading the camel train across the desert.
9
lǐng领fēng风sāo骚
To take the lead in literature and art.
她凭借独特的设计理念，在时尚界领风骚
With her unique design philosophy, she is leading the way in the fashion industry.
10
lǐng领gǎng港
To pilot a ship into or out of a harbor; a harbor pilot.
在浓雾中，经验丰富的领港员成功领港巨型油轮，使其安全驶入港口。
In dense fog, the experienced pilot successfully guided the giant oil tanker, allowing it to enter the port safely.
11
lǐng领hǎi海
Territorial sea refers to a belt of coastal waters extending up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state, over which the state exercises full sovereignty, including the airspace above and the seabed and subsoil below.
这艘船在离开港口后，首先驶过该国的领海，然后才进入国际水域。
After leaving the port, the ship first sailed through the country's territorial sea before entering international waters.
12
lǐng领háng航
To navigate or pilot a vessel or aircraft along a predetermined course.
经验丰富的船长领航这艘巨轮穿越了狭窄的海峡。
The experienced captain piloted the massive vessel through the narrow strait.
13
lǐng领huì会
To understand and fully grasp the meaning or spirit of something, often implying a deeper comprehension.
他很快就领会了老师的意图。
He quickly grasped the teacher's intention.
14
lǐng领jiào教
To learn from or experience someone's advice, methods, or capabilities, often with a polite or ironic tone.
听了您的分析，我算是领教了您的真知灼见，受益匪浅。
After listening to your analysis, I truly appreciated your insightful wisdom and learned a great deal.

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Questions about 领

What does 领 mean in Chinese?

领 (lǐng) means “Neck” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 领?

领 is pronounced lǐng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 领 have?

领 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 领?

领 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 页. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 领?

The radical of 领 is 页, and 领 is a phono-semantic compound.