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

Q: What does 里 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 里 (lǐ) means "inside; in; li (Chinese unit of distance)". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 里.

Q: How do you write 里 stroke by stroke?

里 has 7 strokes. The radical is 里. 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 里 and 重?

里 (lǐ) and 重 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 里?

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

Q: What common words use 里?

Common words containing 里 include: 家里 (jiā lǐ) — At home; 公里 (gōng lǐ) — Kilometer; 里面 (lǐ miàn) — Inside.

How to Write 里

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

里 is pronounced lǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means inside; in; li (Chinese unit of distance).

As an HSK Level 1 character, 里 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 里

家里 jiā lǐ

At home

公里 gōng lǐ

Kilometer

里面 lǐ miàn

Inside

Example Sentences

我在家里看书。

wǒ zài jiā lǐ kàn shū

I am reading at home.

学校离这五公里。

xué xiào lí zhè wǔ gōng lǐ

The school is five kilometers from here.

请打开这个抽屉，看看柜子里面有什么东西。

qǐng dǎ kāi zhè ge chōu tì ， kàn kàn guì zi lǐ miàn yǒu shén me dōng xī 。

Please open this drawer and see what is inside the cabinet.

Similar Characters

重 chóng

Practice Writing 里 (lǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 里

What does 里 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 里 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 里 and 重?

What mistakes do learners make writing 里?

What common words use 里?

How to Write 里 (lǐ)