How to Write 隶
The character 隶 (lì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隶 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
隶 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means subordinate; clerical script.
Common Words with 隶
隶书
lì shū
clerical script (an ancient style of Chinese calligraphy)
隶属
lì shǔ
to be subordinate to; to belong to
奴隶
nú lì
slave
Example Sentences
我在学习写隶书。
wǒ zài xué xí xiě lì shū
I am learning to write clerical script.
这个部门隶属学校。
zhè ge bù mén lì shǔ xué xiào
This department is affiliated with the school.
奴隶获得了自由。
nú lì huò dé le zì yóu
The slaves gained their freedom.
Practice Writing 隶 (lì)
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