灵

靈

líng

noun HSK 7 #1,745

Meanings

1 spirit; soul; supernatural
2 nimble; clever; effective

Examples

这个方法很灵。

Zhège fāngfǎ hěn líng.

This method works well.

她的手很灵巧。

Tā de shǒu hěn língqiǎo.

Her hands are very nimble.

灵魂是什么？

Línghún shì shénme?

What is a soul?

Tips

usage

灵活 (línghuó) = flexible, 灵魂 (línghún) = soul, 灵感 (línggǎn) = inspiration, 机灵 (jīling) = clever.

Stroke Order

灵 líng