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

Q: What does 貍 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 貍 (lí) means "raccoon dog / leopard cat". with 14 strokes and the radical 豸.

Q: How do you write 貍 stroke by stroke?

貍 has 14 strokes. The radical is 豸. 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 貍 and 貂?

貍 (lí) and 貂 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 貍?

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

Q: What common words use 貍?

Common words containing 貍 include: 狐貍 (hú lí) — Fox; 貍猫 (lí māo) — leopard cat / civet; 海貍 (hǎi lí) — Beaver.

How to Write 貍

The character 貍 (lí) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豸 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

貍 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means raccoon dog / leopard cat.

Common Words with 貍

狐貍 hú lí

Fox

貍猫 lí māo

leopard cat / civet

海貍 hǎi lí

Beaver

Example Sentences

狐貍是一种聪明的动物。

hú lí shì yī zhǒng cōng míng de dòng wù

The fox is a clever animal.

这只貍猫在树上睡觉。

zhè zhǐ lí māo zài shù shàng shuì jiào

This leopard cat is sleeping in the tree.

海貍在河边筑巢。

hǎi lí zài hé biān zhù cháo

The beaver is building a nest by the river.

Similar Characters

貂 diāo

貅 xiū

貇 kūn

Practice Writing 貍 (lí)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 貍 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 貍

What does 貍 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 貍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 貍 and 貂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 貍?

What common words use 貍?

How to Write 貍 (lí)