Single HSK word
伶 appears in the HSK word 伶俐, meaning "clever; quick-witted; smart".
伶 (líng): Actor — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Animated Stroke Order 伶
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A person (亻) who commands or receives orders (令) — to describe an actor or clever performer.
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 伶 works in context.
伶 appears in the HSK word 伶俐, meaning "clever; quick-witted; smart".
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 伶 is used in context
Performers in the Tang Dynasty excelled in singing and dancing.
The old man sat alone on the park bench.
This child speaks cleverly and is likable.