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

Q: What does 粒 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粒 (lì) means "Grain; granule; (classifier for small round things)". with 11 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粒 stroke by stroke?

粒 has 11 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粒 and 籼?

粒 (lì) and 籼 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 粒?

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

Q: What common words use 粒?

Common words containing 粒 include: 米粒 (mǐ lì) — Grain of rice; 颗粒 (kē lì) — particle / grain / granule; 一粒 (yī lì) — a grain; a granule.

How to Write 粒

The character 粒 (lì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

粒 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grain; granule; (classifier for small round things).

Common Words with 粒

米粒 mǐ lì

Grain of rice

颗粒 kē lì

particle / grain / granule

一粒 yī lì

a grain; a granule

Example Sentences

不要浪费每一颗米粒。

bú yào làng fèi měi yī kē mǐ lì

Don't waste a single grain of rice.

这种药是小颗粒状的。

zhè zhǒng yào shì xiǎo kē lì zhuàng de

This medicine is in the form of small granules.

我刚才吃了一粒感冒药。

wǒ gāng cái chī le yī lì gǎn mào yào

I just took a cold pill.

Similar Characters

籼 xiān

籽 zǐ

粉 fěn

Practice Writing 粒 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粒

What does 粒 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粒 and 籼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粒?

What common words use 粒?

How to Write 粒 (lì)