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唎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
唎lìfinal particle; and? ok?zg, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎lì(final particle)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎lìsoundunknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎lìnoiseunknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎lifinal particle; and? ok?zg, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎li(final particle)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎lisoundunknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
唎linoiseunknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
lì(li4)
primary
T4
  1. 1final particle; and? ok?
  2. 2(final particle)
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March 24, 2026

唎lì(li4)

The character 唎 (lì) is a final particle often used in spoken Mandarin to add emphasis or convey a sense of affirmation, akin to saying 'ok?' or 'right?' in English. It can also denote sound or noise, making it versatile in everyday conversations, particularly in informal contexts.

Strokes10Radical口
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the use of final particles like 唎 reflects a conversational style that values interaction and affirmation, making dialogues feel more engaging and lively. It is commonly found in casual settings among friends or family.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person making a loud 'li' sound as they sip tea, emphasizing their enjoyment. The character 唎 has a mouth radical (口) indicating sound, and the pronunciation 'lì' sounds like the exclamation made when tasting something delicious.

Meanings of 唎

lì(li4)
primary
1final particle; and? ok?
2(final particle)
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About 唎

唎Simplified
10Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 唎

Usage Notes

As a final particle, 唎 is commonly used in informal speech and may not be suitable for formal writing. Learners should be cautious of its tone; using the wrong context can make the sentence feel awkward. It often collocates with questions or affirmations.

HSK Study Tips

Although 唎 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance comprehension of spoken Mandarin, especially in informal dialogues. Students should focus on listening and speaking practice to recognize its usage in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 唎 by trying to place it in formal contexts, or they may confuse it with similar-sounding particles. For example, saying '我们去唎吗?' ('Are we going, right?') is incorrect; it should be '我们去吗?' without the particle.

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Pronunciation of 唎

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Etymology of 唎

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)利
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Case file: 唎

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half利 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 唎?

Decomposition of 唎

IDS Structure⿰口利
唎Full Character
=
口kou3
left
利Li4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 唎?

How to say final particle; and? ok? in Chinese

“final particle; and? ok?” in Chinese is唎lì

The character 唎 (lì) is a final particle often used in spoken Mandarin to add emphasis or convey a sense of affirmation, akin to saying 'ok?' or 'right?' in English. It can also denote sound or noise, making it versatile in everyday conversations, particularly in informal contexts.

When to use 唎

As a final particle, 唎 is commonly used in informal speech and may not be suitable for formal writing. Learners should be cautious of its tone; using the wrong context can make the sentence feel awkward. It often collocates with questions or affirmations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 唎 by trying to place it in formal contexts, or they may confuse it with similar-sounding particles. For example, saying '我们去唎吗?' ('Are we going, right?') is incorrect; it should be '我们去吗?' without the particle.

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唎

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Word Family of 唎

Words Containing This Character1
唎lìsound
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Compound Meaning

What does 唎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 唎

It often serves to confirm or ask for agreement, similar to asking 'right?' or 'okay?' at the end of a statement.

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