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

Q: What does 鹂 (lí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹂 (lí) means "Oriole". with 12 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹂 stroke by stroke?

鹂 has 12 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹂 and 袅?

鹂 (lí) and 袅 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 鹂?

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

Q: What common words use 鹂?

Common words containing 鹂 include: 黄鹂 (huáng lí) — oriole; 鹂鸟 (lí niǎo) — Oriole bird; 鹂鸣 (lí míng) — The oriole's song.

How to Write 鹂

The character 鹂 (lí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹂 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Oriole.

Common Words with 鹂

黄鹂 huáng lí

oriole

鹂鸟 lí niǎo

Oriole bird

鹂鸣 lí míng

The oriole's song

Example Sentences

树上有两只黄鹂。

shù shàng yǒu liǎng zhǐ huáng lí

There are two orioles in the tree.

鹂鸟停在枝头。

lí niǎo tíng zài zhī tóu

The oriole is perched on a branch.

远处传来鹂鸣。

yuǎn chù chuán lái lí míng

The song of an oriole came from the distance.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸪 gū

鸫 dōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹂

What does 鹂 (lí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹂 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹂?

What common words use 鹂?

How to Write 鹂 (lí)