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逦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逦lǐwinding, meanderingx, 10 strokes, radical 辶
lǐ(li3)li T3
  1. 1winding, meandering
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March 24, 2026

逦(邐)lǐ(li3)

The character 逦 (lǐ) refers to something that is winding or meandering, often used to describe the path of a river or a road. It conveys a sense of movement that is not straight, suggesting beauty in complexity and natural flow.

Strokes10Radical辶
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the concept of winding paths often symbolizes life's journey or the beauty of nature, reflecting a deep appreciation for the natural world's complexities. This aligns with traditional Chinese aesthetics that value harmony with nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (水) winding through a beautiful landscape. The character 逦 visually resembles a meandering line, with the top resembling a flowing stream and the bottom suggesting movement. The 'l' sound in 'lǐ' can remind you of 'loop' as the path loops around.

Meanings of 逦

lǐ(li3)
1winding, meandering
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About 逦

逦Simplified
邐Traditional
10Strokes
辶Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 逦

Quick Contrast

蜿 (wān) — use 逦 (lǐ) for paths that are winding in a more gentle, flowing manner, while 蜿 (wān) emphasizes a more pronounced, twisting motion.

Usage Notes

This character is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal or technical writing. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning; always use the third tone (lǐ). Common collocations include phrases related to nature, such as 'winding river' (蜿蜒的河流).

HSK Study Tips

While 逦 is not currently included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other characters describing movement or nature, like 路 (lù, road) and 河 (hé, river). Focus on the context in which winding or meandering might be used to enhance your descriptive language skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 逦 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 遥 (yáo, distant). A common mistake is to say '逦的路' (lǐ de lù) when the correct form is '蜿蜒的路' (wān yán de lù) for 'winding road.'

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Etymology of 逦

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
+
Phonetic (sound)丽
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Origin

逦 = 辶 + 丽. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 逦

IDS Structure⿺辶丽
逦Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
丽Li2
inner
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Parts

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How to say winding, meandering in Chinese

“winding, meandering” in Chinese is逦lǐ

The character 逦 (lǐ) refers to something that is winding or meandering, often used to describe the path of a river or a road. It conveys a sense of movement that is not straight, suggesting beauty in complexity and natural flow.

When to use 逦

This character is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal or technical writing. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning; always use the third tone (lǐ). Common collocations include phrases related to nature, such as 'winding river' (蜿蜒的河流).

逦 or something close to it

蜿 (wān) — use 逦 (lǐ) for paths that are winding in a more gentle, flowing manner, while 蜿 (wān) emphasizes a more pronounced, twisting motion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 逦 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 遥 (yáo, distant). A common mistake is to say '逦的路' (lǐ de lù) when the correct form is '蜿蜒的路' (wān yán de lù) for 'winding road.'

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Grammar Patterns of 逦

逦 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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东五峰山, 形如笔架, 迤____清秀, 直插云天.

East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.

Example Sentences for 逦 (1)

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东五峰山, 形如笔架, 迤逦清秀, 直插云天.

dōng wǔ fēng shān, , xíng rú bǐ, jià , yǐ lǐ, qīng xiù , zhí.

East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.

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Word Family of 逦

Words Containing This Character2
逦lǐwinding邐
迤逦meandering迤邐
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Frequently Asked Questions about 逦

Make sure to use the third tone, lǐ, where your pitch dips and then rises.

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