吝 (lin4)

Meaning:

(bound form) stingy

Pinyin: lin4
Strokes: 7
Radical: 吝

How to Write 吝 - undefined Strokes

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About "吝" in Chinese

The Chinese character 吝 (lin4) means "(bound form) stingy". 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 bu4 lin4
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 lin4 se4
stingy; mean; miserly
HSK 2
吝惜 lin4 xi1
to stint; to be miserly
HSK 2
悭吝 qian1 lin4
(literary) miserly; stingy
HSK 2
鄙吝 bi3 lin4
vulgar
HSK 2
不吝珠玉 bu4 lin4 zhu1 yu4
(idiom) (courteous) please give me your frank opinion; your criticism will be most valuable
HSK 4

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "吝"?
The pinyin is lin4
How many strokes does "吝" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "吝" mean?
(bound form) stingy
What is the radical of "吝"?
The radical is "吝"