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

Q: What does 吏 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吏 (lì) means "official; bureaucrat (ancient)". with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吏 stroke by stroke?

吏 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吏 and 卟?

吏 (lì) and 卟 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 吏?

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

Q: What common words use 吏?

Common words containing 吏 include: 官吏 (guān lì) — Officials; 吏治 (lì zhì) — administration of officials; governance; 贪官污吏 (tān guān wū lì) — Corrupt officials.

How to Write 吏

The character 吏 (lì) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

吏 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means official; bureaucrat (ancient).

Common Words with 吏

官吏 guān lì

Officials

吏治 lì zhì

administration of officials; governance

贪官污吏 tān guān wū lì

Corrupt officials

Example Sentences

古代的官吏很威风。

gǔ dài de guān lì hěn wēi fēng

Ancient officials were very imposing.

这里的吏治很清明。

zhè lǐ de lì zhì hěn qīng míng

The local administration is honest and clean.

人们讨厌贪官污吏。

rén men tǎo yàn tān guān wū lì

People detest corrupt officials.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吏 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吏

What does 吏 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吏 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吏?

What common words use 吏?

How to Write 吏 (lì)