喱 (lí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喱 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喱 (lí) means "curry (used in 咖喱)". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喱 stroke by stroke?

喱 has 12 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 喱 and 㕡?

喱 (lí) and 㕡 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 喱?

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 喱?

Common words containing 喱 include: 咖喱 (gā lí) — curry; 咖喱粉 (gā lí fěn) — curry powder; 咖喱鸡 (gā lí jī) — curry chicken.

How to Write 喱

The character 喱 (lí) is written with 12 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

喱 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means curry (used in 咖喱).

Common Words with 喱

咖喱 gā lí

curry

咖喱粉 gā lí fěn

curry powder

咖喱鸡 gā lí jī

curry chicken

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃咖喱饭。

wǒ xǐ huān chī gā lí fàn

I like eating curry rice.

超市有卖咖喱粉。

chāo shì yǒu mài gā lí fěn

The supermarket sells curry powder.

今天的午饭是咖喱鸡。

jīn tiān de wǔ fàn shì gā lí jī

Today's lunch is curry chicken.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喱 (lí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喱

What does 喱 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喱 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喱?

What common words use 喱?

How to Write 喱 (lí)