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

Q: What does 缡 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缡 (lí) means "bridal veil; sash". with 13 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缡 stroke by stroke?

缡 has 13 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缡 and 绩?

缡 (lí) and 绩 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 缡?

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

Q: What common words use 缡?

Common words containing 缡 include: 结缡 (jié lí) — To get married (literary).; 缡袂 (lí mèi) — flowing sleeves; 缡带 (lí dài) — sash; ribbon.

How to Write 缡

The character 缡 (lí) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

缡 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means bridal veil; sash.

Common Words with 缡

结缡 jié lí

To get married (literary).

缡袂 lí mèi

flowing sleeves

缡带 lí dài

sash; ribbon

Example Sentences

他们今天结缡。

tā men jīn tiān jié lí

They are getting married today.

缡袂在风中飘动。

lí mèi zài fēng zhōng piāo dòng

The sleeves are fluttering in the wind.

这条缡带很长。

zhè tiáo lí dài hěn zhǎng

This sash is very long.

Similar Characters

绩 jì

绪 xù

绫 líng

Practice Writing 缡 (lí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缡

What does 缡 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缡 and 绩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缡?

What common words use 缡?

How to Write 缡 (lí)