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

Q: What does 苈 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 苈 (lì) means "Draba (a genus of flowering plants)". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 苈 stroke by stroke?

苈 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 苈 and 兹?

苈 (lì) and 兹 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 苈?

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

Q: What common words use 苈?

Common words containing 苈 include: 葶苈 (tíng lì) — draba (herb); 葶苈子 (tíng lì zi) — draba seeds (used in TCM); 苦葶苈 (kǔ tíng lì) — Bitter tansy mustard.

How to Write 苈

The character 苈 (lì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

苈 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Draba (a genus of flowering plants).

Common Words with 苈

葶苈 tíng lì

draba (herb)

葶苈子 tíng lì zi

draba seeds (used in TCM)

苦葶苈 kǔ tíng lì

Bitter tansy mustard

Example Sentences

葶苈是一种植物。

tíng lì shì yī zhǒng zhí wù

Draba is a type of plant.

葶苈子可以入药。

tíng lì zi kě yǐ rù yào

Draba seeds can be used as medicine.

苦葶苈的味道苦。

kǔ tíng lì de wèi dào kǔ

Bitter tansy mustard tastes bitter.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

Practice Writing 苈 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苈

What does 苈 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 苈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 苈 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 苈?

What common words use 苈?

How to Write 苈 (lì)