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

Q: What does 脷 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脷 (lì) means "tongue (Cantonese/dialect)". with 11 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脷 stroke by stroke?

脷 has 11 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 脷 and 朐?

脷 (lì) and 朐 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 脷?

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

Q: What common words use 脷?

Common words containing 脷 include: 猪脷 (zhū lì) — pig tongue (dialect); 牛脷 (niú lì) — ox tongue; 脷尖 (lì jiān) — tip of the tongue.

How to Write 脷

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

脷 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means tongue (Cantonese/dialect).

Common Words with 脷

猪脷 zhū lì

pig tongue (dialect)

牛脷 niú lì

ox tongue

脷尖 lì jiān

tip of the tongue

Example Sentences

妈妈买了猪脷。

mā mā mǎi le zhū lì

Mom bought pig tongue.

牛脷的味道很好。

niú lì de wèi dào hěn hǎo

Ox tongue tastes very good.

脷尖感觉有点麻。

lì jiān gǎn jué yǒu diǎn má

The tip of the tongue feels a bit numb.

Similar Characters

朐 qú

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

Practice Writing 脷 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脷

What does 脷 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脷 and 朐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脷?

What common words use 脷?

How to Write 脷 (lì)