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

Q: What does 鳢 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鳢 (lǐ) means "snakehead fish". with 21 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳢 stroke by stroke?

鳢 has 21 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 鳢 and 鳓?

鳢 (lǐ) and 鳓 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 鳢?

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 鳢?

Common words containing 鳢 include: 鳢鱼 (lǐ yú) — snakehead fish; 乌鳢 (wū lǐ) — snakehead fish; 斑鳢 (bān lǐ) — Snakehead fish.

How to Write 鳢

The character 鳢 (lǐ) is written with 21 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鳢 is pronounced lǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means snakehead fish.

Common Words with 鳢

鳢鱼 lǐ yú

snakehead fish

乌鳢 wū lǐ

snakehead fish

斑鳢 bān lǐ

Snakehead fish

Example Sentences

鳢鱼生活在淡水里。

lǐ yú shēng huó zài dàn shuǐ lǐ

Snakehead fish live in freshwater.

乌鳢是一种凶猛的鱼。

wū lǐ shì yī zhǒng xiōng měng de yú

The snakehead is a fierce fish.

斑鳢身上有花纹。

bān lǐ shēn shàng yǒu huā wén

The snakehead fish has patterns on its body.

Similar Characters

鳓 lè

鳔 biào

鳕 xuě

Practice Writing 鳢 (lǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳢

What does 鳢 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳢 and 鳓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳢?

What common words use 鳢?

How to Write 鳢 (lǐ)