lin
word
/ˈɫɪn/
lin
/ˈlɪn/
lin
Definition
Lin is most commonly a Chinese family name, sometimes used as a given name. It may also refer, rarely, to other names or transliterations.
Usage & Nuances
"Lin" is highly recognizable as a Chinese surname; in English, it usually refers to people of Chinese descent. It is capitalized as a proper noun and not used as a common word. Not to be confused with "linen" or "line."
Spanish: lin (nombre propio) - lino (muy raro, normalmente 'lino' se refiere a la planta o tela)Portuguese (BR): Lin (nome próprio) - lin (raro, geralmente apenas como sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Lin (nome próprio) - lin (raro, normalmente apenas como apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 林 (姓氏) - 灵（音译用法，不常见）Chinese (Traditional): 林 (姓氏) - 靈（音譯用法，不常見）Hindi: लिन (नाम, बहुत दुर्लभ)Arabic: لين (اسم علم - نادر)Bengali: লিন (চীনা পদবী)Russian: Лин (китайская фамилия)Japanese: リン（中国系の姓）Vietnamese: Lin (họ người Trung Quốc)Korean: 린(중국 성씨)Turkish: Lin (Çin soyadı)Urdu: لن (چینی خاندانی نام)Indonesian: Lin (marga Tionghoa)
Example Sentences
Lin is my neighbor's last name.
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Mr. Lin teaches math at our school.
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I met Lin at a party last year.
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The Lin family invited us over for dinner.
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Everyone in town knows Dr. Lin as the best dentist.
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Did you see Lin's new painting in the gallery?
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