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

Q: What does 蠡 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蠡 (lí) means "Woodworm / Gourd ladle". with 21 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蠡 stroke by stroke?

蠡 has 21 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蠡 and 蟹?

蠡 (lí) and 蟹 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 蠡?

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

Q: What common words use 蠡?

Common words containing 蠡 include: 蠡测 (lí cè) — To have a narrow view / To measure the sea with a ladle; 范蠡 (fàn lǐ) — Fan Li (ancient Chinese figure); 蠡县 (lǐ xiàn) — Li County.

How to Write 蠡

The character 蠡 (lí) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

蠡 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Woodworm / Gourd ladle.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: lí, lǐ.

Common Words with 蠡

蠡测 lí cè

To have a narrow view / To measure the sea with a ladle

范蠡 fàn lǐ

Fan Li (ancient Chinese figure)

蠡县 lǐ xiàn

Li County

Example Sentences

不要以管窥蠡。

bú yào yǐ guǎn kuī lí

Don't have a narrow and limited view of things.

范蠡是古代名人。

fàn lǐ shì gǔ dài míng rén

Fan Li is a famous figure from ancient times.

他住在蠡县。

tā zhù zài lǐ xiàn

He lives in Lixian County.

Similar Characters

蟹 xiè

蟾 chán

蠃 luǒ

Practice Writing 蠡 (lí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蠡

What does 蠡 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蠡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蠡 and 蟹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蠡?

What common words use 蠡?

How to Write 蠡 (lí)