COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 例 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 列 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 例 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
例
example
Common words
jǔ lì
举例
to give an example
lì rú
例如
for example; for instance; such as
lì zǐ
例子
case; (for) instance; example
bǐ lì
比例
proportion; scale
àn lì
案例
case (of fraud, hepatitis, international cooperation etc); instance; example
lì wài
例外
exception; to be an exception
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 例
Say “lì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 例
Common words and phrases
jǔ lì
to give an example
lì rú
for example; for instance; such as
lì zǐ
case; (for) instance; example
bǐ lì
proportion; scale
àn lì
case (of fraud, hepatitis, international cooperation etc); instance; example
lì wài
exception; to be an exception
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“例”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “例”.
我正在学习“例”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “例”.
请写一遍“例”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “例” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 例?
例 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 例 (lì) mean?
例 (lì) means example.
What is the radical of 例?
The radical of 例 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.