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

Q: What does 狸 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狸 (lí) means "raccoon dog / fox-like animal". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狸 stroke by stroke?

狸 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狸 and 狉?

狸 (lí) and 狉 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 狸?

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

Q: What common words use 狸?

Common words containing 狸 include: 狐狸 (hú lí) — Fox; 狸猫 (lí māo) — leopard cat; 果子狸 (guǒ zi lí) — masked palm civet.

How to Write 狸

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狸 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means raccoon dog / fox-like animal.

Common Words with 狸

狐狸 hú lí

Fox

狸猫 lí māo

leopard cat

果子狸 guǒ zi lí

masked palm civet

Example Sentences

狐狸很狡猾。

hú lí hěn jiǎo huá

Foxes are very cunning.

狸猫换太子。

lí māo huàn tài zi

Substituting a leopard cat for the crown prince (a legend of deception).

果子狸是野生动物。

guǒ zi lí shì yě shēng dòng wù

The masked palm civet is a wild animal.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狸

What does 狸 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狸 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狸?

What common words use 狸?

How to Write 狸 (lí)