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March 24, 2026
瀝lì(li4)
The character 瀝 (lì) refers to the actions of trickling or dripping, often associated with liquids. It can also denote the remaining dregs of a liquid after straining, highlighting a sense of separation or filtration. This character is commonly used in contexts involving cooking, beverages, or any scenario where liquid is being poured or filtered.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese tea culture, the concept of straining tea to ensure a smooth drink is crucial, and the term 瀝 can be applied in this context, emphasizing the importance of clarity and purity in beverages.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small stream (the radical 水 representing water) trickling down a mountainside, leaving behind the dregs of sediment as it flows. The sound of 'lì' can remind you of a drip, as if water is slowly falling drop by drop.
Meanings of 瀝
lì(li4)
1trickle, drip, dregs; to strain
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滴 (dī) refers specifically to the action of dripping, often emphasizing the individual drops, while 瀝 (lì) implies a continuous trickling or the act of straining liquids.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small stream (the radical 水 representing water) trickling down a mountainside, leaving behind the dregs of sediment as it flows. The sound of 'lì' can remind you of a drip, as if water is slowly falling drop by drop.
Usage Notes
When using 瀝, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is more formal and is typically used in cooking or scientific contexts. Common collocations include 瀝水 (lì shuǐ, to drain water) and 瀝酒 (lì jiǔ, to strain wine).
HSK Study Tips
Since 瀝 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on related words like 水 (water) or 漏 (to leak) to build your understanding of liquid-related terms. Use this character to enhance your descriptive language when discussing food and drink preparation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese tea culture, the concept of straining tea to ensure a smooth drink is crucial, and the term 瀝 can be applied in this context, emphasizing the importance of clarity and purity in beverages.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瀝 with 滴 (dī), mistakenly using it to simply mean 'drip' in casual conversation. Remember, 瀝 specifically involves straining or filtering, not just dripping.
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Cultural Notes for 瀝
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In Chinese tea culture, the concept of straining tea to ensure a smooth drink is crucial, and the term 瀝 can be applied in this context, emphasizing the importance of clarity and purity in beverages.
Word Family of 瀝
Words Containing This Character7
沥青asphalt瀝青
沥lìto drip瀝
呕心沥血to work one's heart out嘔心瀝血
淅沥(onom.) patter of rain淅瀝
披肝沥胆lit. to open one's liver and drip gall (idiom); wholehearted loyalty披肝瀝膽
沥青铀矿pitchblende (uranium ore)瀝青鈾礦
剖肝沥胆to be completely honest and sincere (idiom)剖肝瀝膽
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瀝
You can use 瀝 when discussing cooking, especially when referring to draining or straining liquids like pasta or tea.
It is more commonly found in written language or specific contexts like recipes rather than everyday conversation.
Yes, similar terms include 滴 (dī, to drip) and 漏 (lòu, to leak), but each has its own specific usage.
