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

Q: What does 枥 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枥 (lì) means "stable; manger". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枥 stroke by stroke?

枥 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枥 and 朱?

枥 (lì) and 朱 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 枥?

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

Q: What common words use 枥?

Common words containing 枥 include: 马枥 (mǎ lì) — Horse stable; manger; 老枥 (lǎo lì) — An old horse in a stable.; 枥马 (lì mǎ) — stable horse.

How to Write 枥

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枥 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means stable; manger.

Common Words with 枥

马枥 mǎ lì

Horse stable; manger

老枥 lǎo lì

An old horse in a stable.

枥马 lì mǎ

stable horse

Example Sentences

马在马枥里休息。

mǎ zài mǎ lì lǐ xiū xī

The horse is resting in the stable.

老枥指年老的马。

lǎo lì zhǐ nián lǎo de mǎ

'Laoli' refers to an old horse.

枥马在马厩里。

lì mǎ zài mǎ jiù lǐ

The stable horse is in the stable.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枥

What does 枥 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枥 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枥?

What common words use 枥?

How to Write 枥 (lì)