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

Q: What does 戾 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戾 (lì) means "perverse; violent; (literary) to reach". with 8 strokes and the radical 户.

Q: How do you write 戾 stroke by stroke?

戾 has 8 strokes. The radical is 户. 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 戾 and 戽?

戾 (lì) and 戽 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 戾?

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

Q: What common words use 戾?

Common words containing 戾 include: 暴戾 (bào lì) — violent; ruthless; fierce; 戾气 (lì qì) — hostility; aggressive spirit; malevolence; 乖戾 (guāi lì) — perverse; morose; bad-tempered.

How to Write 戾

The character 戾 (lì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 户 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戾 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means perverse; violent; (literary) to reach.

Common Words with 戾

暴戾 bào lì

violent; ruthless; fierce

戾气 lì qì

hostility; aggressive spirit; malevolence

乖戾 guāi lì

perverse; morose; bad-tempered

Example Sentences

他的脾气很暴戾。

tā de pí qì hěn bào lì

He has a violent temper.

他的戾气太重了。

tā de lì qì tài zhòng le

He has too much hostility.

他的性格很乖戾。

tā de xìng gé hěn guāi lì

His personality is very perverse.

Similar Characters

戽 hù

房 fáng

所 suǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戾

What does 戾 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戾 and 戽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戾?

What common words use 戾?

How to Write 戾 (lì)