李 (lǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 李 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 李 (lǐ) means "Plum; Li (surname)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 李 stroke by stroke?

李 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 李 and 未?

李 (lǐ) and 未 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 李?

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

Q: What common words use 李?

Common words containing 李 include: 李子 (lǐ zi) — Plum; 行李 (xíng lǐ) — Luggage; 李先生 (lǐ xiān shēng) — Mr. Li.

How to Write 李

The character 李 (lǐ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

李 is pronounced lǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Plum; Li (surname).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 李 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 李

李子 lǐ zi

Plum

行李 xíng lǐ

Luggage

李先生 lǐ xiān shēng

Mr. Li

Example Sentences

这些李子很甜。

zhè xiē lǐ zi hěn tián

These plums are very sweet.

你的行李重吗？

nǐ de xíng lǐ zhòng ma

Is your luggage heavy?

李先生是我的老师。

lǐ xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Li is my teacher.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 李 (lǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 李

What does 李 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 李 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 李 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 李?

What common words use 李?

How to Write 李 (lǐ)