吝
Meaning:
stingy, miserly; parsimonious
HSK 4
Frequency:
#908
Pinyin:
lìn
Strokes:
7
Radical:
口
How to Write 吝 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "吝" in Chinese
The Chinese character 吝 (lìn) means "stingy, miserly; parsimonious". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 吝 include: 不吝, 吝啬, 吝惜.
📚 Words and Phrases with 吝
Common words containing this character
不吝
not to stint; to be generous (with praise etc); to be prepared to (pay a fee, give of one's time etc)
HSK 2
吝啬
stingy; mean; miserly
HSK 2
吝惜
to stint; to be miserly
HSK 2
悭吝
(literary) miserly; stingy
HSK 2
鄙吝
vulgar
HSK 2
不吝珠玉
(idiom) (courteous) please give me your frank opinion; your criticism will be most valuable
HSK 4
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "吝"?
- The pinyin is lìn
- How many strokes does "吝" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "吝" mean?
- stingy, miserly; parsimonious
- What is the radical of "吝"?
- The radical is "口"