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March 24, 2026
莉lì(li4)
The character 莉 (lì) refers specifically to jasmine, a fragrant flower commonly associated with beauty and elegance in Chinese culture. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardening, and symbolic expressions of purity and love.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jasmine is often associated with love and admiration, and its fragrance is celebrated in poetry and artwork. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its soothing properties.
Memory Tip
Imagine a delicate jasmine flower (莉) blooming in a lush garden. The character's left side resembles a flower, while the right side can remind you of a graceful figure tending to a plant, helping you remember that 'lì' sounds like 'lee' and means jasmine.
Meanings of 莉
lì(li4)
1jasmine
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About 莉
莉Simplified
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艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 莉, as it is more common in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other floral characters, so ensure you use '莉' specifically when referring to jasmine.
HSK Study Tips
Although 莉 is not a high-frequency HSK word, it connects well with other nature-related vocabulary, especially in HSK levels 3 and above. Focus on how it relates to discussions about flowers and plants, as well as its symbolic meanings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 莉 with similar floral characters, such as 花 (huā) for flower in general. Remember that 莉 specifically refers to jasmine, so use it only in that context.
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Pronunciation of 莉
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Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 利 represents the sound.
1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
2The sound half利 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayflower
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 莉?
Decomposition of 莉
IDS Structure⿱艹利
莉Full Character
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艹cao3
top
利Li4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 莉?
How to say jasmine in Chinese
“jasmine” in Chinese is莉lì
The character 莉 (lì) refers specifically to jasmine, a fragrant flower commonly associated with beauty and elegance in Chinese culture. It is often used in contexts related to nature, gardening, and symbolic expressions of purity and love.
When to use 莉
Be mindful of the context in which you use 莉, as it is more common in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other floral characters, so ensure you use '莉' specifically when referring to jasmine.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 莉 with similar floral characters, such as 花 (huā) for flower in general. Remember that 莉 specifically refers to jasmine, so use it only in that context.
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莉
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Grammar Patterns of 莉
莉 carries one core meaning. 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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Complete the Sentence
伯爵茶、大吉岭茶和茉____花茶是最畅销的几种传统茶叶。
Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Jasmine are best-selling traditional teas.
