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

Q: What does 溧 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 溧 (lì) means "Li (used in place names)". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 溧 stroke by stroke?

溧 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 溧 and 涪?

溧 (lì) and 涪 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 溧?

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

Q: What common words use 溧?

Common words containing 溧 include: 溧水 (lì shuǐ) — Lishui (a district in Nanjing); 溧阳 (lì yáng) — Liyang (a city in Jiangsu); 溧河 (lì hé) — Li River.

How to Write 溧

The character 溧 (lì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

溧 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Li (used in place names).

Common Words with 溧

溧水 lì shuǐ

Lishui (a district in Nanjing)

溧阳 lì yáng

Liyang (a city in Jiangsu)

溧河 lì hé

Li River

Example Sentences

我去过溧水。

wǒ qù guò lì shuǐ

I have been to Lishui.

溧阳是个好地方。

lì yáng shì gè hǎo dì fāng

Liyang is a good place.

溧河的水很清。

lì hé de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water of the Li River is very clear.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 溧 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 溧

What does 溧 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 溧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 溧 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 溧?

What common words use 溧?

How to Write 溧 (lì)