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

Q: What does 疬 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疬 (lì) means "scrofula". with 9 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疬 stroke by stroke?

疬 has 9 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疬 and 疔?

疬 (lì) and 疔 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 疬?

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

Q: What common words use 疬?

Common words containing 疬 include: 瘰疬 (luǒ lì) — scrofula; 疬子 (lì zi) — scrofula; 疬疡 (lì yáng) — scrofulous sores.

How to Write 疬

The character 疬 (lì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疬 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means scrofula.

Common Words with 疬

瘰疬 luǒ lì

scrofula

疬子 lì zi

scrofula

疬疡 lì yáng

scrofulous sores

Example Sentences

医生在检查瘰疬。

yī shēng zài jiǎn chá luǒ lì

The doctor is examining the scrofula.

他脖子上有个疬子。

tā bó zi shàng yǒu gè lì zi

He has a swelling on his neck.

这种药治疬疡有效。

zhè zhǒng yào zhì lì yáng yǒu xiào

This medicine is effective in treating scrofula and skin sores.

Similar Characters

疔 dīng

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

Practice Writing 疬 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疬

What does 疬 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疬 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疬?

What common words use 疬?

How to Write 疬 (lì)