Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "链", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "链", and master the standard way of writing the character "链".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 链
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "链" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
链 (liàn)
1. Chain made of metal links.
链条 ([En.] chain)
例: 链子 (chain), 链轨 (tracked vehicle), 项链 (necklace), 锁链 (lock chain), 链式反应 (chain reaction).
2. Unit of measure for distance at sea; one chain is one-tenth of a nautical mile, equivalent to 185.2 meters.
例: 国际上海上长度单位. 1链 = 185.2米.
3. To tie, bind, or connect with links (to chain).
例: 链上他 (chain him).
4. Original meaning: lead ore.
造字法: Phono-semantic compound; from 金, linked to the sound (liàn).
5. Note: In modern context, items connected similarly to chains are referred to as 链.
例: 铁链 (iron chain), 锁链 (lock chain).