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March 24, 2026
黎lí(Li2)
The character 黎 (lí) primarily refers to the Li ethnic group native to Hainan Province in China. It can also denote the color black or signify numerousness, often used in contexts discussing large quantities or populations. Additionally, it serves as a surname and an abbreviation for Lebanon.
Strokes15Radical黍Frequency#15082DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The Li ethnic group has its own unique culture, language, and traditions, distinct from Han Chinese culture. This character embodies the rich diversity within Chinese society, especially in regions like Hainan.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'black' (the meaning of 黎) 'Li' (sounds like 'lí') standing under a black sky. The character's dark component (黑) visually represents 'black,' while the Li ethnic group adds a cultural layer to remember.
Meanings of 黎
lí(Li2)
1Li ethnic group of Hainan Province
2black
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黎Simplified
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黍Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'black' (the meaning of 黎) 'Li' (sounds like 'lí') standing under a black sky. The character's dark component (黑) visually represents 'black,' while the Li ethnic group adds a cultural layer to remember.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 黎 with other similar-sounding characters, like 理 (lǐ) or 李 (lǐ). It is more frequently used in formal contexts, especially when discussing ethnicities or demographics. Pay attention to the third tone, which can change the meaning dramatically.
HSK Study Tips
While 黎 is not part of the HSK levels, it connects to Level 3 vocabulary related to ethnic groups and colors. Students should focus on the pronunciation and context where 黎 is used to describe groups or quantities, enhancing their understanding of ethnic diversity in China.
Cultural Note
The Li ethnic group has its own unique culture, language, and traditions, distinct from Han Chinese culture. This character embodies the rich diversity within Chinese society, especially in regions like Hainan.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 黎 with 李 (lǐ) when writing or speaking, leading to incorrect uses in names or contexts. For example, saying '我姓黎' ('My surname is 黎') instead of '我姓李' ('My surname is 李') when they mean to refer to the common surname.
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Grammar Patterns of 黎
黎 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我的朋友姓____，他很喜欢打篮球。
My friend's surname is Li, and he likes playing basketball.
Example Sentences for 黎 (16)
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我的朋友姓黎，他很喜欢打篮球。
Wǒ de péngyǒu xìng Lí, tā hěn xǐhuān dǎ lánqiú.
My friend's surname is Li, and he likes playing basketball.
2
黎先生是我们的中文老师。
Lí xiānshēng shì wǒmen de Zhōngwén lǎoshī.
Mr. Li is our Chinese teacher.
3
我和黎小姐在咖啡店见面。
Wǒ hé Lí xiǎojiě zài kāfēi diàn jiànmiàn.
Miss Li and I are meeting at the coffee shop.
4
黎太太喜欢种花。
Lí tàitài xǐhuān zhòng huā.
Mrs. Li likes to grow flowers.
nrLi ethnic group of Hainan Province12
5
黎明时分，我把他叫醒，告诉他我们要走了。
lí míng shí fēn， ， wǒ bǎ tā jiào， xǐng ， gào sù tā wǒ mén yào。
Hurt had spent a restless few hours on the plane from Paris.
15
海南岛上有一个叫黎族的少数民族。
Hǎinán dǎo shàng yǒu yí gè jiào Lízú de shǎoshù mínzú.
There is a minority group called the Li ethnic group on Hainan Island.
16
黎族有独特的音乐和舞蹈文化。
Lízú yǒu dútè de yīnyuè hé wǔdǎo wénhuà.
The Li ethnic group has unique music and dance culture.
Cultural Notes for 黎
🏮Cultural insight
The Li ethnic group has its own unique culture, language, and traditions, distinct from Han Chinese culture. This character embodies the rich diversity within Chinese society, especially in regions like Hainan.
Word Family of 黎
Compounds5
藜li2pigweed; Chenopodium album
嚟
瓈
邌
鑗
Words Containing This Character17
巴黎Paris, capital of France
黎lídark
黎巴嫩Lebanon
黎明límíngdawn
波多黎各Puerto Rico, self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States
苏黎世Zurich, Switzerland蘇黎世
哥斯达黎加Costa Rica哥斯達黎加
黎利Le Loi, Vietnamese general and emperor who won back independence for Vietnam from China in 1428
的黎波里Tripoli, capital of Libya
黎族Li ethnic group
黎平Liping county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture 黔東南州|黔东南州[Qiándōngnánzhōu], Guizhou
昌黎Changli county in Qinhuangdao 秦皇島|秦皇岛[Qínhuángdǎo], Hebei
巴黎公社Paris Commune 1871, an unsuccessful proletarian uprising against the French Third Republic
黎民the common people
黎平县Liping county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture 黔東南州|黔东南州[Qiándōngnánzhōu], Guizhou黎平縣
苏黎士Zurich, Switzerland蘇黎士
黎曼G.F.B. Riemann (1826-1866), German geometer
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Frequently Asked Questions about 黎
黎 refers to the Li ethnic group, highlighting the cultural diversity in China, particularly in Hainan.
黎 is a common surname in China and can be seen in various personal names.
黎 specifically refers to the color black and the Li ethnic group, while 理 (lǐ) means 'reason' and 李 (lǐ) is a common surname.
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