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麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
麟 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

麟 Stroke Order — How to Write 麟

Stroke Order

麟 is written in 23 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鹿, 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.

麟 Radical and Character Components

Components:鹿粦

麟 is a phono-semantic compound: 鹿 (deer) carries the meaning, while 粦 indicates the sound.

Radical: 鹿 + 12 more strokes

麟 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lín

Meanings of 麟 in Chinese

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lín麟

Lín refers to a mythical creature (qilin), symbolizing auspiciousness and outstanding individuals. It is also used as an abbreviation in idioms like "凤毛麟角" (fèng máo lín jiǎo), meaning something extremely rare.
他的艺术作品独具匠心，在业界可谓凤毛麟角。
His artwork is uniquely crafted, truly a rare gem in the industry.

Common Words and Phrases with 麟

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lín麟fèng凤guī龟lóng龙
Kylin, phoenix, tortoise, and dragon; four mythical and divine creatures in ancient China, used metaphorically to represent people of noble character and high moral standing.
这座研究机构汇聚了各领域的顶尖人才，他们都是学识渊博、品德高尚的麟凤龟龙，共同致力于人类福祉。
This research institution brings together top talents from various fields; they are all learned and virtuous individuals, truly embodying 'kylin, phoenix, turtle, and dragon,' collectively dedicated to human well-being.

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Questions about 麟

What does 麟 mean in Chinese?

麟 (lín) means “Lín refers to a mythical creature (qilin), symbolizing auspiciousness and outstanding individuals. It is also used as an abbreviation in idioms like "凤毛麟角" (fèng máo lín jiǎo), meaning something extremely rare” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 麟?

麟 is pronounced lín in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 麟 have?

麟 has 23 strokes.

How do you write 麟?

麟 is written in 23 strokes, starting from the radical 鹿. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 麟?

The radical of 麟 is 鹿, and 麟 is a phono-semantic compound.