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March 24, 2026
丽(麗)lí(Li2)
The character 丽 (lí) primarily means 'beautiful' or 'elegant' and is often used to describe people, objects, or scenery. It can also refer to Korea, as it is used in various contexts relating to Korean culture or products. The nuance of beauty in this character often implies a sense of grace and charm.
Strokes7Radical丶Frequency#2408DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beauty is often celebrated, and the character 丽 embodies this tradition. It can be found in names and phrases associated with beauty contests, fashion, and art, reflecting the cultural importance of elegance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lovely lady (丽) standing elegantly in a beautiful garden. The character's components can remind you of how beauty is often associated with nature, creating a vivid image of grace and elegance that aligns with the meaning of the word.
Meanings of 丽
lí(Li2)
primary
1Korea
2beautiful
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About 丽
丽Simplified
麗Traditional
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丶Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
美 (měi) — use 丽 (lí) when emphasizing elegance and charm, while 美 (měi) focuses more on general beauty.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lovely lady (丽) standing elegantly in a beautiful garden. The character's components can remind you of how beauty is often associated with nature, creating a vivid image of grace and elegance that aligns with the meaning of the word.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 丽 with similar-sounding characters like 里 (lǐ), which means 'inside.' 丽 is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, while 里 is more everyday. Collocations include phrases like '美丽' (měilì, 'beautiful') and '优雅' (yōuyǎ, 'elegant').
HSK Study Tips
Although 丽 is not part of the official HSK levels, it relates closely to adjectives used in describing beauty, which are fundamental in early language learning. Focus on practicing its pronunciation and recognizing it in contexts that pertain to aesthetics.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, beauty is often celebrated, and the character 丽 embodies this tradition. It can be found in names and phrases associated with beauty contests, fashion, and art, reflecting the cultural importance of elegance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 丽 with 里 (lǐ), resulting in incorrect phrases like '她在丽' instead of '她在里' (tā zài lǐ, 'She is inside'). Always remember that 丽 pertains to beauty.
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Grammar Patterns of 丽
丽 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 3 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.
In Chinese culture, beauty is often celebrated, and the character 丽 embodies this tradition. It can be found in names and phrases associated with beauty contests, fashion, and art, reflecting the cultural importance of elegance.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While beauty is universally appreciated, the standards and expressions of what is considered beautiful can vary significantly between Chinese and Western cultures, with Chinese aesthetics often emphasizing harmony and balance.
Word Family of 丽
Compounds8
鲡li2eel
俪li4spouse; pair, couple
骊li2a pure-black horse; a pair of horses
鹂li2Chinese oriole; Oriolus oriolus
逦li3winding, meandering
郦Li4a place in Henan province
酾shai1to filter, to strain
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Words Containing This Character18
美丽měilìbeautiful美麗
丽líbeautiful麗
玛丽Mali瑪麗
华丽huálìgorgeous華麗
伊丽莎白Elizabeth (person name)伊麗莎白
丽江Lijiang prefecture-level city in northwest Yunnan麗江
亮丽liànglìbright and beautiful亮麗
绚丽gorgeous絢麗
佳丽beauty佳麗
秀丽xiùlìpretty秀麗
玛格丽特Margaret (name)瑪格麗特
艳丽yànlìgorgeous艷麗
玛丽亚Maria (name)瑪麗亞
高丽Korean Goryeo dynasty, 918-1392高麗
朱丽叶Juliet or Juliette (name)朱麗葉
壮丽zhuànglìmagnificence壯麗
爱丽丝Alice (name)愛麗絲
瑞丽Ruili city in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州[DéhóngDǎizúJǐngpōzúzìzhìzhōu], Yunnan瑞麗
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Frequently Asked Questions about 丽
Yes, 丽 is frequently used in Chinese names for girls, as it conveys beauty and elegance. Names like 丽丽 (Lìlì) are common and carry positive connotations. Parents often choose this character to symbolize their hopes for their child's beauty and grace.
Some common phrases that include 丽 are '美丽的风景' (měilì de fēngjǐng), meaning 'beautiful scenery,' and '丽人' (lìrén), meaning 'beautiful person.' These phrases highlight the character's association with beauty in various contexts.
丽 (lì) means 'beautiful' and can describe something elegant or magnificent. It is often used in contexts related to beauty or aesthetic appeal. The character is commonly found in names and phrases that express beauty.
You can use 丽 in a sentence to describe someone or something beautiful. For example, you could say '她很丽' (tā hěn lì), which means 'She is very beautiful.' This character is often paired with other words to enhance its meaning.
You can say '她很丽' (tā hěn lì), which means 'She is very beautiful.'
No, 丽 can describe objects, scenery, and even concepts, not just people.
