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

Q: What does 例 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 例 (lì) means "example; rule; case". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 例 stroke by stroke?

例 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 例 and 仰?

例 (lì) and 仰 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 例?

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

Q: What common words use 例?

Common words containing 例 include: 例子 (lì zi) — example; 例如 (lì rú) — for example; 例外 (lì wài) — exception.

How to Write 例

The character 例 (lì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

例 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means example; rule; case.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 例 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 例

例子 lì zi

example

例如 lì rú

for example

例外 lì wài

exception

Example Sentences

请举一个简单的例子。

qǐng jǔ yí gè jiǎn dān de lì zi

Please give a simple example.

很多水果，例如苹果。

hěn duō shuǐ guǒ lì rú píng guǒ

Many fruits, for example, apples.

每个人都不能例外。

měi gè rén dōu bù néng lì wài

No one can be an exception.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 例 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 例

What does 例 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 例 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 例 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 例?

What common words use 例?

How to Write 例 (lì)