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郦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郦lìsurname Liunknown, 9 strokes, radical 阝
郦lìa place in Henan provincenr, 9 strokes, radical 阝
郦lìancient place nameunknown, 9 strokes, radical 阝
lì(Li4) T4
  1. 1surname Li
  2. 2a place in Henan province
Also a Chinese surname, Li — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

郦(酈)lì(Li4)

The character 郦 (lì) primarily refers to a specific place in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname, particularly the surname Li, and is associated with historical place names. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in geographical or historical contexts.

Strokes9Radical阝
Cultural Note

The character 郦 is significant in historical texts and may refer to ancient locations that hold cultural importance in Chinese history. Understanding such characters can provide insights into regional histories and cultural heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Li' (lì) who lives in a quaint town (郦) surrounded by lush greenery. The character has a 'hill' radical (阝) on the left, suggesting it's a place situated in a hilly area, which connects to the idea of a town or location.

Meanings of 郦

lì(Li4)
1a place in Henan province
2ancient place name
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About 郦

郦Simplified
酈Traditional
9Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 郦

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon, so learners may confuse it with more frequently used surnames. It is mostly used in formal writing or historical texts rather than in casual conversation. Be mindful of the pronunciation, ensuring the fourth tone is clearly articulated.

HSK Study Tips

Although 郦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding its structure and relation to other surnames can enhance recognition skills. Focus on recognizing characters with similar radicals and their connections to place names.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 郦 as a common surname in conversation; however, it's relatively rare compared to other surnames like 李 (Lǐ). Another common error is mispronouncing it with the wrong tone, which can lead to confusion with other words.

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Etymology of 郦

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

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)丽
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Case file: 郦

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half丽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplace
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 郦?

Decomposition of 郦

IDS Structure⿰丽阝
郦Full Character
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丽Li2
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 郦?

How to say surname Li in Chinese

“surname Li” in Chinese is郦lì

The character 郦 (lì) primarily refers to a specific place in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname, particularly the surname Li, and is associated with historical place names. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in geographical or historical contexts.

When to use 郦

This character is relatively uncommon, so learners may confuse it with more frequently used surnames. It is mostly used in formal writing or historical texts rather than in casual conversation. Be mindful of the pronunciation, ensuring the fourth tone is clearly articulated.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 郦 as a common surname in conversation; however, it's relatively rare compared to other surnames like 李 (Lǐ). Another common error is mispronouncing it with the wrong tone, which can lead to confusion with other words.

Write 郦

郦

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Word Family of 郦

Words Containing This Character1
郦lìsurname Li酈
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Compound Meaning

What does 郦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 郦

It refers to a place in Henan province and can also be a surname.

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