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

Q: What does 鲤 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鲤 (lǐ) means "Carp". with 15 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鲤 stroke by stroke?

鲤 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鲤 and 鲅?

鲤 (lǐ) and 鲅 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 鲤?

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

Q: What common words use 鲤?

Common words containing 鲤 include: 鲤鱼 (lǐ yú) — Carp; 红鲤鱼 (hóng lǐ yú) — Red carp; 锦鲤 (jǐn lǐ) — Koi fish.

How to Write 鲤

The character 鲤 (lǐ) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 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

鲤 is pronounced lǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Carp.

Common Words with 鲤

鲤鱼 lǐ yú

Carp

红鲤鱼 hóng lǐ yú

Red carp

锦鲤 jǐn lǐ

Koi fish

Example Sentences

鲤鱼在水里跳。

lǐ yú zài shuǐ lǐ tiào

The carp is jumping in the water.

池子里有红鲤鱼。

chí zi lǐ yǒu hóng lǐ yú

There are red carp in the pool.

他是一条幸运锦鲤。

tā shì yī tiáo xìng yùn jǐn lǐ

He is a lucky person.

Similar Characters

鲅 bà

鲆 píng

鲇 nián

Practice Writing 鲤 (lǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鲤

What does 鲤 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鲤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鲤 and 鲅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鲤?

What common words use 鲤?

How to Write 鲤 (lǐ)