哩 (lī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哩 (lī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哩 (lī) means "Particle (used in songs or for distance)". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哩 stroke by stroke?

哩 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 哩 and 呢?

哩 (lī) and 呢 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 哩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 哩?

Common words containing 哩 include: 哩 (lī) — Particle (used in songs or for distance).

How to Write 哩

The character 哩 (lī) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

哩 is pronounced lī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Particle (used in songs or for distance).

Common Words with 哩

哩 lī

Particle (used in songs or for distance)

Example Sentences

快去吧，他在那等着哩

kuài qù ba ， tā zài nà děng zhe lī

Go quickly, he is waiting for you there.

他正忙着哩。

tā zhèng máng zhe lī

He is quite busy right now.

大家都在这里哩。

dà jiā dōu zài zhè lǐ lī

Everyone is right here.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 哩 (lī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哩

What does 哩 (lī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哩 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哩?

What common words use 哩?

How to Write 哩 (lī)