Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "瓴", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "瓴", and master the standard way of writing the character "瓴".
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瓴 [líng]
名
本义: 一种盛水的瓶子
1. An ancient type of vessel used for holding water.
2. 房屋上仰盖的瓦,亦称“瓦沟”。
A type of tile on a roof, also known as "waigou."
引
1. 《淮南子》:今夫救火者,汲水而趋之,或以瓮瓴,或以盆盂。
In the text "Huainanzi": "Those who fight fires now draw water and rush; some use large jars, while others use basins."
例
如: 瓴甓(砖块);瓴啇瓦(砖,陶制容器,似瓶)
For example: "瓴甓" (brick); "瓴啇瓦" (brick or pottery container, resembling a bottle).
造字法: 形声。从瓦,令声。 从“瓦”,表示与陶器有关。
Character formation: Phonetic-ideographic. The character combines "瓦" indicating a relation to pottery.
同本义 (En. earthenware used for filling with water)
1. Same original meaning: earthenware used for filling with water.
2. 砖瓦砌的通水沟 (En. ditch).
A ditch made of bricks and tiles for water drainage.
operate from a strategically advantageous position / pour water off a steep roof -- sweep down irresistibly from a commanding height / be strategically situated