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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘺líred algae; Gracilaria verrucosax, 22 strokes, radical 艹
lí(li2)li T2
  1. 1red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa
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March 24, 2026

蘺lí(li2)

The character 蘺 (lí) refers specifically to a type of red algae known scientifically as Gracilaria verrucosa. This species is notable for its use in various culinary dishes and traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures. It is often associated with coastal environments and is valued for its nutritional properties.

Strokes22Radical艹
Cultural note

In Chinese cuisine, 蘺 is often used in dishes such as soups and salads, highlighting its importance in traditional diets along coastal regions. Its use in local medicine reflects the deep relationship between food and health in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a red seaweed waving in the ocean. The character 蘺 has a radical '艹' (grass) on top, hinting at its plant-like nature, while '里' (lǐ) underneath can remind you of 'inside the sea'. Together, they evoke the image of finding this red algae under the waves.

Meanings of 蘺

lí(li2)
1red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa
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About 蘺

蘺Simplified
22Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When discussing 蘺, be mindful of the context as it is primarily used in scientific or culinary discussions rather than everyday conversation. It's also essential to use the correct tone; mispronouncing it as 'lǐ' instead of 'lí' can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 蘺 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other vocabulary related to marine life and plants that learners may encounter in advanced studies. Focus on understanding its context within ecological and culinary discussions to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蘺 with similar-sounding characters, such as 理 (lǐ), which means 'reason' or 'logic'. It's crucial to remember that 蘺 relates to a specific type of algae, not a concept or abstract idea.

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Etymology of 蘺

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)離
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Origin

蘺 = 艹 + 離. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蘺

IDS Structure⿱艹離
蘺Full character
=
艹cao3
top
離li2
bottom
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How to say red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa in Chinese

“red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa” in Chinese is蘺lí

The character 蘺 (lí) refers specifically to a type of red algae known scientifically as Gracilaria verrucosa. This species is notable for its use in various culinary dishes and traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures. It is often associated with coastal environments and is valued for its nutritional properties.

When to use 蘺

When discussing 蘺, be mindful of the context as it is primarily used in scientific or culinary discussions rather than everyday conversation. It's also essential to use the correct tone; mispronouncing it as 'lǐ' instead of 'lí' can lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蘺 with similar-sounding characters, such as 理 (lǐ), which means 'reason' or 'logic'. It's crucial to remember that 蘺 relates to a specific type of algae, not a concept or abstract idea.

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Word Family of 蘺

Words containing this character1
蓠líred algae蘺
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蘺 is commonly used in cooking, particularly in soups and health foods, and is recognized for its health benefits.

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