COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吏 is built
吏 can be remembered by breaking it into 丈 + 口. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 吏 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
minor government official or functionary (old)
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
吏
minor government official or functionary (old)
Common words
guān lì
官吏
bureaucrat; official
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吏
Say “lì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
guān lì
bureaucrat; official
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吏?
吏 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吏 (lì) mean?
吏 (lì) means minor government official or functionary (old).
What is the radical of 吏?
The radical of 吏 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.