Meanings of 釐
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AI Study Notes for 釐
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.
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.
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.
Pronunciation of 釐
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Etymology of 釐
Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 里 represents the sound. Simplified form of 釐.
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Phonosemantic compound. 厂 represents the meaning and 里 represents the sound. Simplified form of 釐.
- 1The sound half厘 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 2On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say one thousandth in Chinese
“one thousandth” in Chinese is釐
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.
When to use 釐
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.
What learners get wrong
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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Word Family of 釐
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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).
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