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

Q: What does 篱 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 篱 (lí) means "fence". with 16 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 篱 stroke by stroke?

篱 has 16 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 篱 and 箅?

篱 (lí) and 箅 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 篱?

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

Q: What common words use 篱?

Common words containing 篱 include: 篱笆 (lí bā) — fence; 篱墙 (lí qiáng) — fence wall; 篱下 (lí xià) — by the fence.

How to Write 篱

The character 篱 (lí) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

篱 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means fence.

Common Words with 篱

篱笆 lí bā

fence

篱墙 lí qiáng

fence wall

篱下 lí xià

by the fence

Example Sentences

篱笆是木头做的。

lí bā shì mù tou zuò de

The fence is made of wood.

院子有一道篱墙。

yuàn zi yǒu yī dào lí qiáng

There is a fence around the yard.

菊花开在篱下。

jú huā kāi zài lí xià

Chrysanthemums bloom by the fence.

Similar Characters

箅 bì

箍 gū

箐 qìng

Practice Writing 篱 (lí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 篱

What does 篱 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 篱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 篱 and 箅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 篱?

What common words use 篱?

How to Write 篱 (lí)