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瓴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瓴língRoman roof tiles; a long-necked jarg, 9 strokes, radical 瓦
瓴língconcave channels of tilingunknown, 9 strokes, radical 瓦
líng(ling2) T2
  1. 1Roman roof tiles; a long-necked jar
  2. 2concave channels of tiling
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March 24, 2026

瓴líng(ling2)

The character 瓴 (líng) refers to several architectural and pottery elements, primarily Roman roof tiles and long-necked jars. It is often used in discussions of traditional building materials and ancient pottery design, emphasizing its historical significance in construction and craftsmanship.

Strokes9Radical瓦
Cultural Note

In ancient China, roof tiles were not only utilitarian but also a key aspect of aesthetic design in temples and palaces, signifying status and tradition. The use of tiles like 瓴 reflects the integration of functionality and artistry in Chinese architecture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long-necked jar (the shape of the character) sitting on a Roman roof (the roof represented by the top part of the character). The sound 'líng' can be remembered by thinking of 'lingering' roof tiles that you've seen on a beautiful ancient building.

Meanings of 瓴

líng(ling2)
1Roman roof tiles; a long-necked jar
2concave channels of tiling
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About 瓴

瓴Simplified
9Strokes
瓦Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 瓴

Usage Notes

This character is relatively specialized and may not appear frequently in everyday conversation, making it important to use in the right context, such as historical discussions or when talking about architecture. Be cautious of tone; the third tone can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Though 瓴 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial for students at higher levels (beyond HSK 4) to understand specialized vocabulary relevant to history and architecture. Focus on recognizing this character in texts related to cultural heritage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瓴 with similar-sounding characters, leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying 'lǐng' instead of 'líng' can change the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tone to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 瓴

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

pottery

Semantic (meaning)瓦
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Phonetic (sound)令
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Case file: 瓴

  1. 1The meaning half瓦 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half令 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaypottery
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 瓴?

Decomposition of 瓴

IDS Structure⿰令瓦
瓴Full Character
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令Ling2
left
瓦wa3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瓴?

How to say Roman roof tiles; a long-necked jar in Chinese

“Roman roof tiles; a long-necked jar” in Chinese is瓴líng

The character 瓴 (líng) refers to several architectural and pottery elements, primarily Roman roof tiles and long-necked jars. It is often used in discussions of traditional building materials and ancient pottery design, emphasizing its historical significance in construction and craftsmanship.

When to use 瓴

This character is relatively specialized and may not appear frequently in everyday conversation, making it important to use in the right context, such as historical discussions or when talking about architecture. Be cautious of tone; the third tone can change the meaning if mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瓴 with similar-sounding characters, leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying 'lǐng' instead of 'líng' can change the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tone to avoid confusion.

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瓴

Practice writing 瓴 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 瓴

Words Containing This Character1
瓴língconcave channels of tiling
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Compound Meaning

What does 瓴 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瓴

It is mainly used in discussions about ancient architecture or pottery, particularly in historical contexts.

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