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逦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
winding, meanderingx, 10 strokes, radical 辶, Very Hard
(li3) T3
  1. 1winding, meandering
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March 24, 2026
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The character 逦 (lǐ) refers to something that is winding or meandering, often used to describe the path of a river or a road. It conveys a sense of movement that is not straight, suggesting beauty in complexity and natural flow.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the concept of winding paths often symbolizes life's journey or the beauty of nature, reflecting a deep appreciation for the natural world's complexities. This aligns with traditional Chinese aesthetics that value harmony with nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (水) winding through a beautiful landscape. The character 逦 visually resembles a meandering line, with the top resembling a flowing stream and the bottom suggesting movement. The 'l' sound in 'lǐ' can remind you of 'loop' as the path loops around.

Meanings of 逦

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1winding, meandering
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About 逦

Simplified
Traditional
10Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 逦

Quick Contrast

蜿 (wān) — use 逦 (lǐ) for paths that are winding in a more gentle, flowing manner, while 蜿 (wān) emphasizes a more pronounced, twisting motion.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river (水) winding through a beautiful landscape. The character 逦 visually resembles a meandering line, with the top resembling a flowing stream and the bottom suggesting movement. The 'l' sound in 'lǐ' can remind you of 'loop' as the path loops around.

Usage Notes

This character is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal or technical writing. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning; always use the third tone (lǐ). Common collocations include phrases related to nature, such as 'winding river' (蜿蜒的河流).

HSK Study Tips

While 逦 is not currently included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other characters describing movement or nature, like 路 (lù, road) and 河 (hé, river). Focus on the context in which winding or meandering might be used to enhance your descriptive language skills.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the concept of winding paths often symbolizes life's journey or the beauty of nature, reflecting a deep appreciation for the natural world's complexities. This aligns with traditional Chinese aesthetics that value harmony with nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 逦 with other characters that have similar components but different meanings, such as 遥 (yáo, distant). A common mistake is to say '逦的路' (lǐ de lù) when the correct form is '蜿蜒的路' (wān yán de lù) for 'winding road.'

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Pronunciation of 逦

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Etymology of 逦

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 逦?

Decomposition of 逦

IDS Structure⿺辶丽
Full Character
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chuo4
enclosing
Li2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 逦?

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Grammar Patterns of 逦

逦 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

东五峰山, 形如笔架, 迤____清秀, 直插云天.

East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.

Example Sentences for 逦 (1)

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东五峰山, 形如笔架, 迤逦清秀, 直插云天.

dōng wǔ fēng shān, , xíng rú bǐ, jià , yǐ lǐ, qīng xiù , zhí.

East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.

Cultural Notes for 逦

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry, the concept of winding paths often symbolizes life's journey or the beauty of nature, reflecting a deep appreciation for the natural world's complexities. This aligns with traditional Chinese aesthetics that value harmony with nature.

Word Family of 逦

Words Containing This Character2
winding
迤逦meandering迤邐
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Compound Meaning

What does 逦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 逦

Make sure to use the third tone, lǐ, where your pitch dips and then rises.