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

Q: What does 郦 (lì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郦 (lì) means "Li (a surname)". with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郦 stroke by stroke?

郦 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郦 and 邮?

郦 (lì) and 邮 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 郦?

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

Q: What common words use 郦?

Common words containing 郦 include: 郦女士 (lì nǚ shì) — Ms. Li; 郦老师 (lì lǎo shī) — Teacher Li; 姓郦 (xìng lì) — Surname Li.

How to Write 郦

The character 郦 (lì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

郦 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Li (a surname).

Common Words with 郦

郦女士 lì nǚ shì

Ms. Li

郦老师 lì lǎo shī

Teacher Li

姓郦 xìng lì

Surname Li

Example Sentences

郦女士在喝咖啡。

lì nǚ shì zài hē kā fēi

Ms. Li is drinking coffee.

郦老师教数学。

lì lǎo shī jiào shù xué

Teacher Li teaches math.

她姓郦，不姓李。

tā xìng lì bù xìng lǐ

Her surname is Li (郦), not Li (李).

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

Practice Writing 郦 (lì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郦

What does 郦 (lì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郦 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郦?

What common words use 郦?

How to Write 郦 (lì)