COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 厘 is built
Traditional etymology note: 厂 (workshop) suggests the meaning, while 里 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 厘 (lí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
one hundredth
líTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lí
厘
one hundredth
Common words
lí mǐ
厘米
centimeter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
厘
厘
厘
厘
厘
厘
厘
厘
LEARNING TIP
Remember 厘
Say “lí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 厘
Common words and phrases
lí mǐ
centimeter
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“厘”。
Zhège zì shì “lí”.
This character is “厘”.
我正在学习“厘”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lí” zì.
I am learning the character “厘”.
请写一遍“厘”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lí”.
Please write “厘” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 厘?
厘 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 厘 (lí) mean?
厘 (lí) means one hundredth.
What is the radical of 厘?
The radical of 厘 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.