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March 24, 2026
釐lí(li2)
The character 釐 (lí) refers to a unit of measurement equivalent to one thousandth. It is often used in mathematical, scientific, and financial contexts to denote precision and small quantities.
Strokes18Radical里Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese commerce, precision in measurements has always been crucial, especially in trade and finance, making terms like 釐 important for accurate communication.
Memory Tip
Think of 釐 as a tiny grain of rice (the radical 釒 resembles a grain) that’s just one out of a thousand grains in a bag. The pronunciation 'lí' sounds like 'lee,' which can remind you of a 'little' amount, highlighting its meaning of being one thousandth.
Meanings of 釐
lí(li2)
1one thousandth
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釐Simplified
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里Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 釐
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 釐 as a tiny grain of rice (the radical 釒 resembles a grain) that’s just one out of a thousand grains in a bag. The pronunciation 'lí' sounds like 'lee,' which can remind you of a 'little' amount, highlighting its meaning of being one thousandth.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 釐 with similarly pronounced characters. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as finance or science, rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to mix it up with other measurement terms.
HSK Study Tips
Although 釐 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other measurement words. Focus on understanding its application in technical contexts and practice using it in sentences involving calculations.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese commerce, precision in measurements has always been crucial, especially in trade and finance, making terms like 釐 important for accurate communication.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 釐 with the character 厘 (lí), which also denotes a small measurement but in a different context. Remember, 釐 specifically refers to one thousandth, while 厘 can refer to a tenth.
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Cultural Notes for 釐
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese commerce, precision in measurements has always been crucial, especially in trade and finance, making terms like 釐 important for accurate communication.
Word Family of 釐
Words Containing This Character9
厘lícenti-釐
厘米límǐcentimeter釐米
巴厘岛Bali (island in Indonesia)巴厘島
厘清clarification釐清
公厘millimeter公釐
巴厘Bali (island province of Indonesia)
立方厘米cubic centimeter立方釐米
厘金a form of transit taxation in China introduced to finance armies to suppress the Taiping Rebellion
毫厘不爽not to deviate an iota (idiom)毫釐不爽
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 釐
You might say '这个价格是以每釐计算的' (This price is calculated per thousandth).
No, 釐 is more specialized and used in formal or technical contexts.
While 釐 specifically means one thousandth, related terms in measurement might include 分 (fēn) for a smaller unit.
