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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
厤lìto calculate; the calendarzg, 12 strokes, radical 厂
lì(li4)li T4
  1. 1to calculate; the calendar
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March 24, 2026

厤lì(li4)

The character 厤 (lì) primarily refers to the concept of calculation or reckoning, often in relation to calendars or timekeeping. It is used in contexts involving dates, festivals, or any systematic counting that requires precision in time measurement.

Strokes12Radical厂
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the lunar calendar plays a crucial role in determining festivals and agricultural activities, and the concept of calculation is deeply intertwined with these practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a wise old sage using an ancient abacus, where each bead represents a calculation of time, as he looks at a calendar hanging on the wall. The character 厤 (lì) combines the radical for 'earth' (土) at the bottom, symbolizing a solid foundation, with the '力' (strength) which suggests the effort needed to calculate.

Meanings of 厤

lì(li4)
1to calculate; the calendar
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About 厤

厤Simplified
12Strokes
厂Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is generally used in more formal contexts, particularly when discussing historical calendars or traditional timekeeping methods. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to the tones and context of use.

HSK Study Tips

Although 厤 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can deepen your knowledge of related concepts like calculation (计算, jìsuàn) and calendar (日历, rìlì). Focus on the context of time and events when studying.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 厤 with similar characters like 立 (lì, 'to stand'). For example, saying 厤 (lì) when you mean 立 (lì) can lead to misunderstandings in context. Always check the meaning based on usage.

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Etymology of 厤

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 歷. In simplified Chinese 历 is also used to mean "calendar", while in traditional Chinese this meaning is written with a separate character 曆.

Phonetic (sound)秝
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Origin

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Decomposition of 厤

IDS Structure⿸厂秝
厤Full character
=
厂chang3
enclosing
秝li4
inner
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Parts

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How to say to calculate; the calendar in Chinese

“to calculate; the calendar” in Chinese is厤lì

The character 厤 (lì) primarily refers to the concept of calculation or reckoning, often in relation to calendars or timekeeping. It is used in contexts involving dates, festivals, or any systematic counting that requires precision in time measurement.

When to use 厤

This character is generally used in more formal contexts, particularly when discussing historical calendars or traditional timekeeping methods. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to the tones and context of use.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 厤 with similar characters like 立 (lì, 'to stand'). For example, saying 厤 (lì) when you mean 立 (lì) can lead to misunderstandings in context. Always check the meaning based on usage.

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Word Family of 厤

Words containing this character20
历史lìshǐhistory歷史
经历jīnglìexperience經歷
历史上historical歷史上
学历xuélìeducational background學歷
简历jiǎnlìrésumé簡歷
历程lìchéngcourse歷程
亚历山大Alexander (name)亞歷山大
病历medical record病歷
历lìall歷
历史性historic歷史性
日历rìlìcalendar日曆
历时lìshíto last歷時
历经lìjīngto experience歷經
历来lìláialways歷來
来历láilìhistory來歷
农历nónglìthe lunar calendar農曆
历险to experience adventures歷險
历代lìdàisuccessive generations歷代
资历zīlìqualifications資歷
历年over the years歷年
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Frequently asked questions about 厤

The pronunciation is 'lì' with a falling tone, similar to the English word 'lee' but with a sharper intonation.

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