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

Q: What does 荔 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荔 (lì) means "Lychee". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荔 stroke by stroke?

荔 has 9 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 荔 and 兹?

荔 (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 荔?

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 荔?

Common words containing 荔 include: 荔枝 (lì zhī) — Lychee; 荔枝干 (lì zhī gàn) — Dried lychee; 荔枝肉 (lì zhī ròu) — Lychee pulp; Lychee Pork (a dish).

How to Write 荔

The character 荔 (lì) is written with 9 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

荔 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lychee.

Common Words with 荔

荔枝 lì zhī

Lychee

荔枝干 lì zhī gàn

Dried lychee

荔枝肉 lì zhī ròu

Lychee pulp; Lychee Pork (a dish)

Example Sentences

夏天的荔枝很好吃。

xià tiān de lì zhī hěn hǎo chī

Lychees in summer are delicious.

奶奶喜欢吃荔枝干。

nǎi nǎi xǐ huān chī lì zhī gàn

Grandma likes eating dried lychees.

这道菜叫荔枝肉。

zhè dào cài jiào lì zhī ròu

This dish is called Lychee Pork.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

Practice Writing 荔 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荔

What does 荔 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荔 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荔?

What common words use 荔?

How to Write 荔 (lì)