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霝 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
霝língraindropsx, 17 strokes, radical 雨
霝língdrops of rainunknown, 17 strokes, radical 雨
霝língto fall in dropsunknown, 17 strokes, radical 雨
líng(ling2) T2
  1. 1raindrops
  2. 2drops of rain
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March 24, 2026

霝líng(ling2)

The character 霝 (líng) refers to raindrops, specifically emphasizing the idea of rain falling in small droplets. It is often used in literary contexts to describe gentle or light rain, and can also convey a sense of beauty and softness associated with rainfall.

Strokes17Radical雨
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, rain often symbolizes emotions and nature, making 霝 a character that evokes imagery of tranquility and harmony with the environment. It reflects the importance of nature in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a delicate drop of rain (霝) falling from a cloud, shaped like the character itself. The top part resembles a cloud, while the bottom indicates the falling motion of raindrops, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 霝

líng(ling2)
1raindrops
2drops of rain
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About 霝

霝Simplified
17Strokes
雨Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 霝

Quick Contrast

霖 (lín) - refers to continuous, gentle rain, emphasizing duration rather than the lightness of individual drops.

Usage Notes

When using 霝, it's important to note that it is more literary than colloquial, making it less common in everyday conversation. Learners may confuse it with more common terms for rain, such as 雨 (yǔ), so it’s crucial to understand its specific context.

HSK Study Tips

Although 霝 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK level 3 words related to weather, such as 雨 (yǔ, rain) or 落 (luò, to fall). Students should focus on the nuances of rain-related vocabulary to enhance their descriptive language skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 霝 with similar characters like 雨 or 落, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢霝' (I like raindrops) is awkward if the context is casual; instead, use '我喜欢下雨' (I like raining).

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Pronunciation of 霝

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Etymology of 霝

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Pictograph of drops of rain.

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Falling rain 雨 drops 口

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Case file: 霝

Pictograph of drops of rain.

  1. 1The giveawayFalling rain 雨 drops 口
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 霝?

Decomposition of 霝

IDS Structure⿱雨⿲口口口
霝Full Character
=
雨yu3
top
口kou3
left
口kou3
middle
口kou3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 霝?

How to say raindrops in Chinese

“raindrops” in Chinese is霝líng

The character 霝 (líng) refers to raindrops, specifically emphasizing the idea of rain falling in small droplets. It is often used in literary contexts to describe gentle or light rain, and can also convey a sense of beauty and softness associated with rainfall.

When to use 霝

When using 霝, it's important to note that it is more literary than colloquial, making it less common in everyday conversation. Learners may confuse it with more common terms for rain, such as 雨 (yǔ), so it’s crucial to understand its specific context.

霝 or something close to it

霖 (lín) - refers to continuous, gentle rain, emphasizing duration rather than the lightness of individual drops.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 霝 with similar characters like 雨 or 落, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢霝' (I like raindrops) is awkward if the context is casual; instead, use '我喜欢下雨' (I like raining).

Write 霝

霝

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Word Family of 霝

Words Containing This Character1
霝língdrops of rain
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Compound Meaning

What does 霝 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 霝

No, 霝 is more often found in literary texts rather than in casual speech.

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