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March 24, 2026
莉lì(li4)
The character 莉 (lì) refers specifically to jasmine, a fragrant flower commonly associated with beauty and elegance in Chinese culture. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardening, and symbolic expressions of purity and love.
Strokes10Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and admiration, and its fragrance is celebrated in poetry and artwork. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its soothing properties.
Memory Tip
Imagine a delicate jasmine flower (莉) blooming in a lush garden. The character's left side resembles a flower, while the right side can remind you of a graceful figure tending to a plant, helping you remember that 'lì' sounds like 'lee' and means jasmine.
Meanings of 莉
lì(li4)
1jasmine
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About 莉
莉Simplified
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艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 莉
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a delicate jasmine flower (莉) blooming in a lush garden. The character's left side resembles a flower, while the right side can remind you of a graceful figure tending to a plant, helping you remember that 'lì' sounds like 'lee' and means jasmine.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 莉, as it is more common in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other floral characters, so ensure you use '莉' specifically when referring to jasmine.
HSK Study Tips
Although 莉 is not a high-frequency HSK word, it connects well with other nature-related vocabulary, especially in HSK levels 3 and above. Focus on how it relates to discussions about flowers and plants, as well as its symbolic meanings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and admiration, and its fragrance is celebrated in poetry and artwork. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its soothing properties.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 莉 with similar floral characters, such as 花 (huā) for flower in general. Remember that 莉 specifically refers to jasmine, so use it only in that context.
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Grammar Patterns of 莉
莉 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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伯爵茶、大吉岭茶和茉____花茶是最畅销的几种传统茶叶。
Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Jasmine are best-selling traditional teas.
Eleanor's work among the women will, I trust, bear fruit.
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莉翻了个身趴下，开始晒后背。
lì fān le gè shēn pā xià， ， kāi shǐ shài hòu。
Leigh rolled over on her stomach to tan her back.
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当阿蒂彻底不再上门后，朱莉又找了个男人。
dāng ā dì chè dǐ bù zài shàng mén hòu， ， zhū lì yòu zhǎo le gè nán。
When Artie stopped calling altogether, Julie found a new man.
9
埃米莉围着她妈妈转个不停。
āi mǐ lì wéi zháo tā mā mā zhuǎn gè bù tíng。
Emily kept circling around her mother.
10
我为莉莉读了个故事，然后给她盖好被子。
wǒ wéi lì lì dú le gè gù shì， ， rán hòu gěi tā gài hǎo bèi。
I read Lili a story and tucked her in her own bed.
Cultural Notes for 莉
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and admiration, and its fragrance is celebrated in poetry and artwork. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its soothing properties.
Word Family of 莉
Words Containing This Character4
莉lìjasmine
茉莉jasmine
朱莉娅Julia (name)朱莉婭
娜塔莉Natalie (name)
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Compound Meaning
What does 莉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 莉
It is pronounced as 'lì' with a falling tone.
It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in poetic or literary contexts.
No, 莉 specifically refers to jasmine; using it for other flowers would be incorrect.
