forest · Character component

forest, grove; surname

Two trees 木 representing a forest

林 at a glance

Meaning
forest
Strokes
8
Characters
19
Role
Contributes meaning and sound

Characters with 林 (18 of 19)

HSK 3 · 1

HSK 4 · 3

HSK 6 · 2

Beyond HSK · 12

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 林 mean?

林 means "forest". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning and sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 林?

19 characters in this dictionary contain 林, including ones at HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 林 have?

林 is written in 8 strokes.