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March 24, 2026
櫪lì(li4)
The character 櫪 (lì) primarily refers to the oak tree, known for its strength and durability. It can also denote a stable, a structure where horses are kept. This character is often used in contexts related to nature and agriculture.
Strokes20Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance, and they are often associated with traditional values of stability and resilience in nature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sturdy oak tree (櫪) standing tall in a stable (the structure). The character has a wood radical (木) on the left, which hints at its relation to trees, while the right side suggests stability and strength, just like the oak itself.
Meanings of 櫪
lì(li4)
1oak tree; a stable
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About 櫪
櫪Simplified
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木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sturdy oak tree (櫪) standing tall in a stable (the structure). The character has a wood radical (木) on the left, which hints at its relation to trees, while the right side suggests stability and strength, just like the oak itself.
Usage Notes
The character is more commonly used in written Chinese than in spoken language and may appear in literary contexts or names. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; ensure you differentiate the components clearly.
HSK Study Tips
Although 櫪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can help learners understand how to construct words related to trees and nature. Focus on recognizing the wood radical (木) as a clue for other tree-related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance, and they are often associated with traditional values of stability and resilience in nature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 櫪 with similar characters like 栗 (lì), which means 'chestnut.' Remember, 櫪 specifically refers to the oak tree and includes the wood radical on the left.
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Cultural Notes for 櫪
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In Chinese culture, oak trees symbolize strength and endurance, and they are often associated with traditional values of stability and resilience in nature.
Word Family of 櫪
Words Containing This Character2
枥lìtype of oak櫪
老骥伏枥lit. an old steed in the stable still aspires to gallop 1000 miles (idiom); fig. aged person with great aspirations老驥伏櫪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 櫪
It is pronounced as 'lì'.
No, it is more commonly found in written forms or specific contexts related to nature.
It symbolizes strength and stability, much like the oak tree itself.
