丽 (lì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 丽 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 丽 (lì) means "Beautiful or magnificent.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 丽 stroke by stroke?

丽 has 7 strokes. The radical is 一. 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 丽 and 且?

丽 (lì) and 且 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 丽?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 丽?

Common words containing 丽 include: 美丽 (měi lì) — beautiful; 华丽 (huá lì) — magnificent; gorgeous; 秀丽 (xiù lì) — beautiful; elegant.

How to Write 丽

The character 丽 (lì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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

丽 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Beautiful or magnificent..

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

Common Words with 丽

美丽 měi lì

beautiful

华丽 huá lì

magnificent; gorgeous

秀丽 xiù lì

beautiful; elegant

Example Sentences

这里的风景非常美丽。

zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng fēi cháng měi lì

The scenery here is extremely beautiful.

她穿了一件华丽的衣服。

tā chuān le yī jiàn huá lì de yī fú

She wore a magnificent outfit.

桂林的山水非常秀丽。

guì lín de shān shuǐ fēi cháng xiù lì

Guilin's scenery is very beautiful and elegant.

Similar Characters

且 qiě

丕 pī

世 shì

Practice Writing 丽 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 丽

What does 丽 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 丽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 丽 and 且?

What mistakes do learners make writing 丽?

What common words use 丽?

How to Write 丽 (lì)