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苈lìmagnolia; Drabanemerosa hebecarpax, 7 strokes, radical 艹
lì(li4)li T4
  1. 1magnolia; Drabanemerosa hebecarpa
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March 24, 2026

苈(藶)lì(li4)

The character 苈 (lì) refers to a type of plant commonly known as magnolia, and it specifically denotes Drabanemerosa hebecarpa. It is often used in botanical contexts and represents a particular species of flora that may not be widely known outside of specialized fields.

Strokes7Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine and gardening, various plants, including magnolias, hold significant value. The magnolia is often associated with beauty and purity in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'leafy' magnolia tree, with 'lì' sounding like 'leaf' to help you remember its connection to plants. The character contains the radical for grass (艹), emphasizing its botanical nature.

Meanings of 苈

lì(li4)
1magnolia; Drabanemerosa hebecarpa
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About 苈

苈Simplified
藶Traditional
7Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, mainly appearing in academic or botanical texts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with more commonly used plant names or characters in casual contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Though 苈 is not included in HSK levels, understanding this character can enhance vocabulary related to plants and nature. Students at a beginner level should focus on recognizing radicals like 艹 to identify plant-related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 苈 with similar characters that denote other plants, such as 梅 (méi - plum). Always verify the context to ensure correct usage.

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Etymology of 苈

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)历
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Origin

苈 = 艹 + 历. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 苈

IDS Structure⿱艹历
苈Full character
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艹cao3
top
历li4
bottom
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How to say magnolia; Drabanemerosa hebecarpa in Chinese

“magnolia; Drabanemerosa hebecarpa” in Chinese is苈lì

The character 苈 (lì) refers to a type of plant commonly known as magnolia, and it specifically denotes Drabanemerosa hebecarpa. It is often used in botanical contexts and represents a particular species of flora that may not be widely known outside of specialized fields.

When to use 苈

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, mainly appearing in academic or botanical texts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with more commonly used plant names or characters in casual contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 苈 with similar characters that denote other plants, such as 梅 (méi - plum). Always verify the context to ensure correct usage.

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Word Family of 苈

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苈lìDrabanemerosa hebecarpa藶

Frequently Asked Questions about 苈

It refers to a type of magnolia, specifically Drabanemerosa hebecarpa.

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