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琳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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琳
lín
a beautiful gemstone
nrt, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #6505, Hard
琳
lín
gem
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #6505, Hard
lín(lin2)lin T2
1a beautiful gemstone
2gem
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March 24, 2026
琳lín(lin2)
琳 (lín) refers to a beautiful gemstone, often associated with jade or precious stones in Chinese culture. It conveys not only physical beauty but also qualities such as elegance and rarity, making it a popular term in literary and artistic contexts.
Strokes12Radical王Frequency#6505DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, gemstones like 琳 symbolize wealth and beauty. The appreciation for beautiful stones is deeply ingrained, often reflected in art, poetry, and traditional jewelry, which makes this term significant in understanding cultural values.
Memory tip
Imagine a sparkling gem shining brightly in the sun. The character 琳 is made up of the components 玉 (yù), meaning jade, and 林 (lín), meaning forest. Picture a forest of shining gems, and remember that '琳' represents the beauty of gemstones.
Meanings of 琳
lín(lin2)
1a beautiful gemstone
2gem
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About 琳
琳Simplified
12Strokes
王Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 琳
Quick Contrast
瑾 (jǐn) refers to a beautiful gem, often specifically jade, and is used to emphasize the value and quality of the stone, while 琳 (lín) emphasizes beauty and elegance.
Usage Notes
While 琳 is often used in poetic or formal contexts, learners should be aware that it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of confusing it with other similar-sounding words; context is key when using this term.
HSK Study Tips
Although 琳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners to connect it with related words like 玉 (yù) for jade and 珠 (zhū) for pearl, which may appear in HSK levels. Focus on recognizing the character's components and its usage in literary texts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 琳 with other similar characters like 球 (qiú, ball) or 灵 (líng, spirit). Ensure you distinguish them by focusing on their meanings and pronunciations.
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琳 = 王 + 林. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 琳
IDS Structure⿰王林
琳Full character
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王Wang2
left
林Lin2
right
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Parts
Which of these is part of 琳?
How to say a beautiful gemstone in Chinese
“a beautiful gemstone” in Chinese is琳lín
琳 (lín) refers to a beautiful gemstone, often associated with jade or precious stones in Chinese culture. It conveys not only physical beauty but also qualities such as elegance and rarity, making it a popular term in literary and artistic contexts.
When to use 琳
While 琳 is often used in poetic or formal contexts, learners should be aware that it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of confusing it with other similar-sounding words; context is key when using this term.
琳 or something close to it
瑾 (jǐn) refers to a beautiful gem, often specifically jade, and is used to emphasize the value and quality of the stone, while 琳 (lín) emphasizes beauty and elegance.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 琳 with other similar characters like 球 (qiú, ball) or 灵 (líng, spirit). Ensure you distinguish them by focusing on their meanings and pronunciations.
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琳
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Grammar Patterns of 琳
琳 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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正如1892年剧本的副标题所强调的，《凯瑟____》是一部“爱尔兰戏剧”。
"Kathleen" was, as its 1892 subtitle asserted, "An Irish Drama".
Example Sentences for 琳 (10)
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正如1892年剧本的副标题所强调的，《凯瑟琳》是一部“爱尔兰戏剧”。
zhèngrú1892 nián jùběn de fù biāotí suǒ qiángdiào de，《 kǎi sè lín》 shì yī bù“ ài ěr lán xìjù”。
"Kathleen" was, as its 1892 subtitle asserted, "An Irish Drama".
2
卡琳设法达到了其职业的要求。
kǎ lín shèfǎ dádào le qí zhíyè de yāoqiú。
Somehow Karin managed to cope with the demands of her career.
