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稜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
稜léngedge, corner, angle; protrusion; square beamzg, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #75439, Very Hard
léng(leng2) T2
  1. 1edge, corner, angle; protrusion; square beam
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March 24, 2026

稜léng(leng2)

The character 稜 (léng) refers to an edge or corner, particularly in a geometric context. It can denote the sharpness of an angle or the protruding part of an object, often used in architectural or engineering descriptions.

Strokes13Radical禾Frequency#75439DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, the design often emphasizes sharp angles and edges, reflecting the importance of balance and symmetry in aesthetics. The concept of edges is crucial in Feng Shui, where the arrangement of corners can influence energy flow.

Memory Tip

Think of 稜 as a 'lawn' (sounds like 'leng') where the edges are sharply defined. The left side, with the rice radical (米), suggests something that is finely crafted or detailed, much like how edges are precisely formed.

Meanings of 稜

léng(leng2)
1edge, corner, angle; protrusion; square beam
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About 稜

稜Simplified
13Strokes
禾Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 稜

Quick Contrast

棱 (léng) — use 稜 (léng) for geometric edges, while 棱 (léng) often refers to the edges of a prism or a polyhedron.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 稜 with similar characters that describe curves or smoothness; it specifically pertains to sharp edges. It is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 稜 is not an HSK level word, it relates to geometric terminology that can be beneficial for students studying technical or engineering vocabulary. Focus on recognizing its form and application in spatial descriptions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 稜 with similar characters like 圆 (yuán) which means 'circle' or 'round.' Remember that 稜 specifically refers to sharp edges, not curves. For example, saying '稜形' (léngxíng) for a circular shape would be incorrect; it should use '圆形' (yuánxíng).

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Etymology of 稜

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

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)夌
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Case file: 稜

  1. 1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夌 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 稜?

Decomposition of 稜

IDS Structure⿰禾夌
稜Full Character
=
禾he2
left
夌ling2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 稜?

How to say edge, corner, angle; protrusion; square beam in Chinese

“edge, corner, angle; protrusion; square beam” in Chinese is稜léng

The character 稜 (léng) refers to an edge or corner, particularly in a geometric context. It can denote the sharpness of an angle or the protruding part of an object, often used in architectural or engineering descriptions.

When to use 稜

Be careful not to confuse 稜 with similar characters that describe curves or smoothness; it specifically pertains to sharp edges. It is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.

稜 or something close to it

棱 (léng) — use 稜 (léng) for geometric edges, while 棱 (léng) often refers to the edges of a prism or a polyhedron.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 稜 with similar characters like 圆 (yuán) which means 'circle' or 'round.' Remember that 稜 specifically refers to sharp edges, not curves. For example, saying '稜形' (léngxíng) for a circular shape would be incorrect; it should use '圆形' (yuánxíng).

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稜

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Word Family of 稜

Words Containing This Character17
棱léngcorner稜
棱角léngjiǎoprotrusion稜角
模棱两可equivocal模稜兩可
棱镜prism稜鏡
有棱有角(of a shape) sharp and clearcut有稜有角
三棱镜(triangular) prism三稜鏡
棱柱prism稜柱
扑棱(onom.) fluttering or flapping of wings撲稜
棱锥pyramid (geometry)稜錐
穆棱市Muling county level city in Mudanjiang 牡丹江, Heilongjiang穆稜市
绥棱县Suileng county in Suihua 綏化|绥化, Heilongjiang綏稜縣
穆棱Muling county level city in Mudanjiang 牡丹江, Heilongjiang穆稜
绥棱Suileng county in Suihua 綏化|绥化, Heilongjiang綏稜
模棱ambiguous模稜
丹棱县Danleng County in Meishan 眉山市[Méi​shān​Shì], Sichuan丹稜縣
棱台prism稜臺
丹棱Danleng County in Meishan 眉山市[Méi​shān​Shì], Sichuan丹稜
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 稜

You might encounter phrases like '稜角' (léngjiǎo), meaning sharp angle or edge.

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