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

Q: What does 藜 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藜 (lí) means "goosefoot; chenopodium". with 18 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藜 stroke by stroke?

藜 has 18 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 藜 and 䕭?

藜 (lí) and 䕭 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 藜?

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 藜?

Common words containing 藜 include: 藜麦 (lí mài) — quinoa; 藜科 (lí kē) — Chenopodiaceae (goosefoot family); 藜杖 (lí zhàng) — a walking stick made of goosefoot stalk.

How to Write 藜

The character 藜 (lí) is written with 18 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

藜 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means goosefoot; chenopodium.

Common Words with 藜

藜麦 lí mài

quinoa

藜科 lí kē

Chenopodiaceae (goosefoot family)

藜杖 lí zhàng

a walking stick made of goosefoot stalk

Example Sentences

藜麦很有营养。

lí mài hěn yǒu yíng yǎng

Quinoa is very nutritious.

藜麦属于藜科。

lí mài shǔ yú lí kē

Quinoa belongs to the goosefoot family.

他拄着一根藜杖。

tā zhǔ zhe yī gēn lí zhàng

He was leaning on a goosefoot staff.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

蕑 jiān

蕠 rú

Practice Writing 藜 (lí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藜

What does 藜 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藜 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藜?

What common words use 藜?

How to Write 藜 (lí)