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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
涖lìcreek; a river in Hebei provincezg, 10 strokes, radical 氵
lì(li4)li T4
  1. 1creek; a river in Hebei province
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March 24, 2026

涖lì(li4)

The character 涖 (lì) refers to a creek or a small river, particularly associated with a specific river in Hebei province. It is a less commonly used term, primarily appearing in geographical or poetic contexts, and can evoke imagery of serene water bodies in nature.

Strokes10Radical氵
Cultural note

The character 涖's connection to a specific river in Hebei province highlights the importance of water bodies in Chinese culture, often symbolizing life and prosperity. Many poems and stories celebrate rivers and creeks as vital elements of the landscape.

Memory tip

Think of 涖 as a 'little river' (the radical 水, meaning water, suggests its connection to water bodies). Imagine a small stream flowing gently through a peaceful landscape, the sound of the water calming your mind, helping you remember the pronunciation 'lì'.

Meanings of 涖

lì(li4)
1creek; a river in Hebei province
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About 涖

涖Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 涖 is a specific term, learners should be cautious about its usage in everyday conversation, as it may sound overly formal or literary. It's best used in descriptions of landscapes or poetry rather than casual dialogue. Ensure to pronounce it correctly with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 涖 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other water-related terms like 河 (hé, river) and 湖 (hú, lake) found in lower levels. Focus on recognizing it in reading materials related to geography or nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 涖 with 河 (hé, river) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我去涖' (I go to the creek) might sound odd if the context is casual; it’s better to use 河 in everyday speech.

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Etymology of 涖

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)位
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Origin

涖 = 氵 + 位. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 涖

IDS Structure⿰氵位
涖Full character
=
氵shui3
left
位wei4
right
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How to say creek; a river in Hebei province in Chinese

“creek; a river in Hebei province” in Chinese is涖lì

The character 涖 (lì) refers to a creek or a small river, particularly associated with a specific river in Hebei province. It is a less commonly used term, primarily appearing in geographical or poetic contexts, and can evoke imagery of serene water bodies in nature.

When to use 涖

While 涖 is a specific term, learners should be cautious about its usage in everyday conversation, as it may sound overly formal or literary. It's best used in descriptions of landscapes or poetry rather than casual dialogue. Ensure to pronounce it correctly with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 涖 with 河 (hé, river) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我去涖' (I go to the creek) might sound odd if the context is casual; it’s better to use 河 in everyday speech.

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Word Family of 涖

Words containing this character3
莅临to arrive (esp. of notable person)蒞臨
莅lìto be present蒞
莅任to attend蒞任
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Frequently asked questions about 涖

涖 means creek or a small river, specifically related to a river in Hebei province.

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