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漓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
漓lídripping water; a river in Guangxi provincezg, 13 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
漓lípattering (of rain)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
漓líseep throughunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
lí(li2) T2
  1. 1dripping water; a river in Guangxi province
  2. 2pattering (of rain)
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March 24, 2026

漓lí(li2)

The character 漓 (lí) primarily refers to dripping water and is closely associated with the scenic Li River in Guangxi province, known for its picturesque karst landscape. It can also describe the sound of light rain or water seeping through something, conveying a sense of gentleness and tranquility.

Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The Li River is a significant cultural symbol in China, often celebrated in poetry and art for its stunning beauty and the surrounding landscape, which is a popular tourist destination.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle river, the Li River, with water dripping from its banks. The shape of 漓 resembles water flowing down, with the left side suggesting movement and the right side hinting at the river's origin.

Meanings of 漓

lí(li2)
1dripping water; a river in Guangxi province
2pattering (of rain)
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About 漓

漓Simplified
13Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 漓

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a gentle river, the Li River, with water dripping from its banks. The shape of 漓 resembles water flowing down, with the left side suggesting movement and the right side hinting at the river's origin.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 漓 is often used in more poetic or descriptive contexts rather than everyday conversation. It may appear in phrases related to nature or scenic beauty. Ensure to use the correct tone, as 'lí' is the second tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 漓 is not an HSK level word, students should connect it with other water-related vocabulary and nature terms they learn at lower levels. Focus on pronunciation and familiarity with the character's aesthetic to enhance recall.

Cultural Note

The Li River is a significant cultural symbol in China, often celebrated in poetry and art for its stunning beauty and the surrounding landscape, which is a popular tourist destination.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 漓 with similar-sounding characters or mispronounce it as 'li' in the first tone instead of 'lí' in the second tone. Ensure you practice the tone to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 漓

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

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 离 represents the sound. Simplified form of 灕.

Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)离
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 漓

IDS Structure⿰氵离
漓Full Character
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氵shui3
left
离chi1
right
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漓

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Grammar Patterns of 漓

漓 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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做家务真的会让人大汗淋____。

You can really work up a sweat doing housework.

Example Sentences for 漓 (7)

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1
做家务真的会让人大汗淋漓。

zuò jiā wù zhēn de huì ràng rén dà hàn lín lí。

You can really work up a sweat doing housework.
2
没过五分钟，马和骑手都大汗淋漓。

méi guò wǔ fēn zhōng， ， mǎ hé qí shǒu dū dà hàn lín。

Both horse and rider were dripping with sweat within five minutes.
3
我们搬动家具大费气力,累得大汗淋漓.

wǒ mén bān dòng jiā jù dà fèi qì lì, , léi dé dà hàn lín.

We were sweating profusely from the exertion of moving the furniture.
4
他醒了，浑身大汗淋漓。

tā xǐng le， ， hún shēn dà hàn lín。

He woke up soaked with sweat.
5
在这次雅集中,这批仁人君子争得面红耳赤,喝得醉意淋漓.

zài zhè cì yǎ jí zhōng, , zhè pī rén rén jūn zǐ zhēng dé miàn hóng ěr, chì , hē dé zuì yì.

This sage conclave disputed high and drank deep.
6
鲜血淋漓的嫩肉就暴露在外.

xiān xiě lín lí de nèn ròu jiù bào lòu zài wài.

The soft and bloody insides are exposed.
7
他这番表演, 真可谓淋漓尽致.

tā zhè fān biǎo yǎn, , zhēn kě wèi lín lí jìn.

He put on an act, which showed him up completely.

Cultural Notes for 漓

🏮Cultural insight

The Li River is a significant cultural symbol in China, often celebrated in poetry and art for its stunning beauty and the surrounding landscape, which is a popular tourist destination.

Word Family of 漓

Words Containing This Character8
淋漓尽致lit. extreme saturation (idiom)淋漓盡致
大汗淋漓dripping with sweat
淋漓pouring
酣畅淋漓to one's heart's content (idiom)酣暢淋漓
漓江River Li, Guangxi灕江
痛快淋漓joyous
漓líseep through
鲜血淋漓dripping blood鮮血淋漓
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 漓

It means dripping water and is also the name of a famous river in Guangxi province.