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

Q: What does 利 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 利 (lì) means "Benefit or profit.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 利 stroke by stroke?

利 has 7 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 利 and 刊?

利 (lì) and 刊 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 利?

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

Q: What common words use 利?

Common words containing 利 include: 顺利 (shùn lì) — smoothly; successfully; 利用 (lì yòng) — To use or exploit.; 利益 (lì yì) — Interest or benefit..

How to Write 利

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

利 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Benefit or profit..

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

Common Words with 利

顺利 shùn lì

smoothly; successfully

利用 lì yòng

To use or exploit.

利益 lì yì

Interest or benefit.

Example Sentences

祝你面试顺利。

zhù nǐ miàn shì shùn lì

Good luck with your interview.

我们要利用好时间。

wǒ men yào lì yòng hǎo shí jiān

We should make good use of our time.

这符合大家的利益。

zhè fú hé dà jiā de lì yì

This is in everyone's interest.

Similar Characters

刊 kān

刎 wěn

刑 xíng

Practice Writing 利 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 利

What does 利 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 利 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 利 and 刊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 利?

What common words use 利?

How to Write 利 (lì)