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

Q: What does 犂 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 犂 (lí) means "plow (variant)". with 13 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 犂 stroke by stroke?

犂 has 13 strokes. The radical is 牛. 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 犂 and 牾?

犂 (lí) and 牾 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 犂?

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

Q: What common words use 犂?

Common words containing 犂 include: 犂地 (lí dì) — to plow the land; 犂刀 (lí dāo) — plowshare; coulter; 犂牛 (lí niú) — plow ox.

How to Write 犂

The character 犂 (lí) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

犂 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means plow (variant).

Common Words with 犂

犂地 lí dì

to plow the land

犂刀 lí dāo

plowshare; coulter

犂牛 lí niú

plow ox

Example Sentences

农夫正在田里犂地。

nóng fū zhèng zài tián lǐ lí dì

The farmer is plowing the field.

这个犂刀非常锋利。

zhè ge lí dāo fēi cháng fēng lì

This plowshare is very sharp.

犂牛在田间工作。

lí niú zài tián jiān gōng zuò

The plow ox is working in the field.

Similar Characters

牾 wǔ

牿 gù

犁 lí

Practice Writing 犂 (lí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 犂

What does 犂 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 犂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 犂 and 牾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 犂?

What common words use 犂?

How to Write 犂 (lí)