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滴 (dī) refers specifically to the action of dripping, while 沥 (lì) emphasizes the process of straining or filtering liquids.
Learners might confuse 沥 with similar-sounding characters due to its subtle pronunciation. It’s often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in recipes. Be cautious of using the correct tones; the first tone (lì) is crucial for clarity.
While 沥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to related words like 滴 (dī, to drip) and 流 (liú, to flow), which are found in HSK levels 1 and 2. Focus on the context of liquids and actions related to them to build comprehension.
Learners often confuse 沥 with the character 漏 (lòu), which means 'to leak.' For example, saying '我沥水' (wǒ lì shuǐ) incorrectly when they mean 'I leaked water' instead of the intended 'I drained water.'
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Etymology of 沥
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 历 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀝.
water
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Decomposition of 沥
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How to say trickle, drip, dregs; to strain in Chinese
“trickle, drip, dregs; to strain” in Chinese is沥
The character 沥 (lì) primarily refers to the act of dripping or trickling, often in the context of liquids. It can also denote the residual dregs left behind after straining or filtering a liquid, emphasizing the separation of unwanted components from a desired one. This character is commonly used in culinary contexts, such as in cooking or beverage preparation.
When to use 沥
Learners might confuse 沥 with similar-sounding characters due to its subtle pronunciation. It’s often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in recipes. Be cautious of using the correct tones; the first tone (lì) is crucial for clarity.
沥 or something close to it
滴 (dī) refers specifically to the action of dripping, while 沥 (lì) emphasizes the process of straining or filtering liquids.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 沥 with the character 漏 (lòu), which means 'to leak.' For example, saying '我沥水' (wǒ lì shuǐ) incorrectly when they mean 'I leaked water' instead of the intended 'I drained water.'
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Grammar Patterns of 沥
沥 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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意大利面煮熟以后立即将水____干。
Drain the pasta as soon as it is cooked.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 沥
You can say, '将水沥干' (jiāng shuǐ lì gān), which means 'to drain the water.'
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