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黎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
黎líLi ethnic group of Hainan Provincenr, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
黎lísurname Linr, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
黎líabbr. for Lebanon 黎巴嫩[Lí bā nèn]nr, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
黎líblacknr, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
黎límany, numerous; black; surnamenr, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
黎líabbr. for Lebanon 黎巴嫩[Li2 ba1 nen4]unknown, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
黎límultitudeunknown, 15 strokes, radical 黍, rank #15082, Hard
lí(Li2) T2
  1. 1Li ethnic group of Hainan Province
  2. 2abbr. for Lebanon 黎巴嫩[Lí bā nèn]
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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#15082DifficultyHard
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
2abbr. for Lebanon 黎巴嫩[Lí bā nèn]
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About 黎

黎Simplified
15Strokes
黍Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#15082Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 黎

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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Etymology of 黎

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Decomposition of 黎

IDS Structure⿰黍？
黎Full Character
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黍shu3
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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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____明时分，我把他叫醒，告诉他我们要走了。

At dawn I woke him up and said we were leaving.

Example Sentences for 黎 (10)

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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。

At dawn I woke him up and said we were leaving.
2
我将到巴黎交流参观。

wǒ jiāng dào bā lí jiāo liú cān guān。

I'm going to go on an exchange visit to Paris.
3
库克先生漫长旅程中的最后一站是巴黎。

kù kè xiān shēng màn cháng lǚ chéng zhōng de zuì hòu yī zhàn shì bā lí。

The last stop in Mr Cook's lengthy tour was Paris.
4
一开始，我们愉快地聊起他的伦敦和巴黎之行。

yī kāi shǐ， ， wǒ mén yú kuài dì liáo qǐ tā de lún dūn hé bā lí zhī。

At first we chatted agree-ably about his trips to London and Paris.
5
他逃到了哥斯达黎加以逃避服兵役。

tā táo dào le gē sī dá lí jiā yǐ táo bì fú bīng yì。

He fled to Costa Rica to avoid military service.
6
我们将于16分钟后准时在巴黎降落。

wǒ mén jiāng yú16 16 fēn zhōng hòu zhǔn shí zài bā lí jiàng。

We shall be landing in Paris in sixteen minutes, exactly on time.
7
巴黎有350家电影院，大多数都人满为患。

bā lí yǒu350 350 jiā diàn yǐng， yuàn ， dà duō shù dū rén mǎn。

There are 350 cinemas in Paris and most are packed out.
8
几个月来马尔科姆一直想参观巴黎的艺术博物馆。

jī gè yuè lái mǎ ěr kē mǔ yī zhí xiǎng cān guān bā lí de yì shù bó wù guǎn。

For months Malcolm had wanted to visit the Parisian art museums.
9
这在黎巴嫩的近代史上是个特别困难的时期。

zhè zài lí bā nèn de jìn dài shǐ shàng shì gè tè bié kùn nán de shí qī。

This had been a particularly difficult chapter in Lebanon's recent history.
10
赫特在从巴黎起飞的飞机上辗转反侧了几个小时。

hè tè zài cóng bā lí qǐ fēi de fēi jī shàng zhǎn zhuǎn fǎn cè le jī gè xiǎo shí。

Hurt had spent a restless few hours on the plane from Paris.

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[Qián​dōng​nán​zhōu], Guizhou
昌黎Changli county in Qinhuangdao 秦皇島|秦皇岛[Qín​huáng​dǎo], 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[Qián​dōng​nán​zhōu], 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.