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March 24, 2026
喱lí(li2)
The character 喱 (lí) refers specifically to a unit of weight that denotes one gram, often used in contexts related to measuring small quantities, particularly in culinary and scientific settings. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is important in technical or formal discussions about weight and measurement.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culinary practices, precise measurements, such as grams, are essential for achieving the right flavors and textures in dishes, reflecting the culture's emphasis on balance and harmony in cooking.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny 'li'ttle grain that weighs just one gram. The character 喱 looks like someone measuring out a grain with a scale. Remember 'lí' sounds like 'lee', as in a 'lee' of a weight scale.
Meanings of 喱
lí(li2)
1gram; the weight of one grain
2grain weight
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About 喱
喱Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 喱
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny 'li'ttle grain that weighs just one gram. The character 喱 looks like someone measuring out a grain with a scale. Remember 'lí' sounds like 'lee', as in a 'lee' of a weight scale.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 喱 with other weight-related characters, so it's important to remember that 喱 specifically denotes 'gram'. While this character is more technical, it can appear in discussions about recipes or scientific experiments, making it slightly formal.
HSK Study Tips
Although 喱 is not a part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other measurement-related terms in Chinese. Focus on understanding the context of weight and measurement to enhance your vocabulary in this area.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culinary practices, precise measurements, such as grams, are essential for achieving the right flavors and textures in dishes, reflecting the culture's emphasis on balance and harmony in cooking.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 喱 with other similar characters like 克 (kè, gram) or 斤 (jīn, catty). For example, saying '我有一喱米' (I have one gram of rice) is correct, but saying '我有一克米' (I have one-克米) would be incorrect if you mean to specify 'gram' in this context.
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Grammar Patterns of 喱
喱 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
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你再来一点咖____烧菜好吗？
Would you like some more curry?
Example Sentences for 喱 (8)
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1
你再来一点咖喱烧菜好吗？
nǐ zài lái yī diǎn kā lí shāo cài hǎo ma？
Would you like some more curry?
2
有咖喱的菜配米饭最棒.
yǒu kā lí de cài pèi mǐ fàn zuì bàng.
Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.
3
这咖喱太辣了.
zhè kā lí tài là le.
This curry is too hot.
4
这咖喱我觉得有点儿太辣了!
zhè kā lí wǒ jué dé yǒu diǎn ér tài là le!
This curry is a mite too hot for me!
5
那天晚上早些时候他的确是吃了太多香辣咖喱鸡了.
nà tiān wǎn shàng zǎo xiē shí hòu tā de què shì chī le tài duō xiāng là kā lí jī le.
He did have too much spiced curry chicken earlier that evening.
You can taste the curry to see if it's hot enough.
7
霍华德昨晚吃了太多的香辣咖喱鸡了.
huò huá dé zuó wǎn chī le tài duō de xiāng là kā lí jī le.
Dwight Howard had too much spicy curry chicken last night.
8
胡椒, 咖喱,以及芥末是辣的.
hú jiāo, , kā, lí , yǐ jí jiè mò shì.
Pepper, curry and mustard are hot.
Cultural Notes for 喱
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culinary practices, precise measurements, such as grams, are essential for achieving the right flavors and textures in dishes, reflecting the culture's emphasis on balance and harmony in cooking.
Word Family of 喱
Words Containing This Character3
咖喱curry (loanword)
喱lígrain weight
咖喱粉curry powder
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Compound Meaning
What does 咖喱 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 喱
No, 喱 is typically used in formal contexts related to science or cooking rather than in everyday conversation.
You can use it in sentences like '这个食谱需要50喱的糖' (This recipe requires 50 grams of sugar).
Yes, characters like 千克 (qiān kè, kilogram) and 吨 (dūn, ton) are also related to weight measurements.
