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莅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
attend, be present; arrive atvg, 10 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
river in Hebeiunknown, 10 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
to be presentunknown, 10 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
to administerunknown, 10 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
to approach (esp. as administrator)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
(Li4) T4
  1. 1attend, be present; arrive at
  2. 2river in Hebei
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March 24, 2026

(涖)(Li4)

The character 莅 (lì) primarily means to attend or be present, often in an official capacity. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is arriving at a location, particularly in administrative or formal settings, such as meetings or ceremonies.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the presence of officials or dignitaries at events is highly significant, often symbolizing respect and authority. The character 莅 embodies this cultural importance of attendance in formal settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dignitary, represented by the character 莅, arriving at a riverbank (the radical for water ⺡ is present), where they must be present and oversee the events. Picture them stepping out of their boat, making a grand entrance to administer the gathering.

Meanings of 莅

(Li4)
1attend, be present; arrive at
2river in Hebei
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About 莅

Simplified
Traditional
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动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 莅

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a dignitary, represented by the character 莅, arriving at a riverbank (the radical for water ⺡ is present), where they must be present and oversee the events. Picture them stepping out of their boat, making a grand entrance to administer the gathering.

Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 莅 with similar-sounding characters, which may have different meanings. It is typically used in formal contexts, so it may not be appropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include '莅临' (lìlín) meaning 'to arrive' or 'to preside over'.

HSK Study Tips

While 莅 is not currently included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding its usage can help learners connect with other terms related to formality and presence. Focusing on similar administrative terms can enhance comprehension.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the presence of officials or dignitaries at events is highly significant, often symbolizing respect and authority. The character 莅 embodies this cultural importance of attendance in formal settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 莅 with 来 (lái) due to their similar meanings but different contexts. For example, saying '我莅家' instead of '我来家' (I come home) would be incorrect; use 来 for casual settings.

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Pronunciation of 莅

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Etymology of 莅

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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A place 位 where grass 艹 grows; 立 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 莅

IDS Structure⿱艹位
Full Character
=
cao3
top
wei4
bottom
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Grammar Patterns of 莅

莅 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 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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董事长杨东堂先生诚挚欢迎各界人士____临导.

Yang Dongtang, President , will give public figures a warm welcome.

Example Sentences for 莅 (1)

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董事长杨东堂先生诚挚欢迎各界人士莅临导.

dǒng shì cháng yáng dōng táng xiān shēng chéng zhì huān yíng gè jiè rén shì lì lín dǎo.

Yang Dongtang, President , will give public figures a warm welcome.

Cultural Notes for 莅

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the presence of officials or dignitaries at events is highly significant, often symbolizing respect and authority. The character 莅 embodies this cultural importance of attendance in formal settings.

Word Family of 莅

Words Containing This Character3
莅临to arrive (esp. of notable person)蒞臨
to be present
莅任to attend蒞任
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Compound Meaning

What does 莅临 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 莅

While 来 means 'to come' more generally, 莅 specifically implies a formal or authoritative arrival, often in an administrative context.