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

Q: What does 蓠 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蓠 (lí) means "a type of seaweed". with 13 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蓠 stroke by stroke?

蓠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蓠 and 莿?

蓠 (lí) and 莿 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 蓠?

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

Q: What common words use 蓠?

Common words containing 蓠 include: 江蓠 (jiāng lí) — gracilaria (a type of seaweed); 蓠草 (lí cǎo) — li grass; 采蓠 (cǎi lí) — to gather gracilaria (seaweed).

How to Write 蓠

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蓠 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means a type of seaweed.

Common Words with 蓠

江蓠 jiāng lí

gracilaria (a type of seaweed)

蓠草 lí cǎo

li grass

采蓠 cǎi lí

to gather gracilaria (seaweed)

Example Sentences

江蓠生长在海里。

jiāng lí shēng zhǎng zài hǎi lǐ

Gracilaria grows in the sea.

岸边有很多蓠草。

àn biān yǒu hěn duō lí cǎo

There is a lot of seaweed by the shore.

他们去海边采蓠。

tā men qù hǎi biān cǎi lí

They went to the seaside to gather seaweed.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菀 wǎn

菁 jīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蓠

What does 蓠 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蓠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蓠 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蓠?

What common words use 蓠?

How to Write 蓠 (lí)