COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 离 is built
Traditional etymology note: An animal standing straight; 亠 is the head
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How to Write 离 (lí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to leave
líTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lí
离
to leave
Common words
lí kāi
离开
to depart; to leave
jù lí
距离
distance; to be apart from
yuǎn lí
远离
to be far from; to keep away from
fēn lí
分离
to separate
lí hūn
离婚
to divorce
lí zhí
离职
to leave one's job temporarily (e.g. for study); to leave one's job; to resign
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
离
离
离
离
离
离
离
离
LEARNING TIP
Remember 离
Say “lí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 离
Common words and phrases
lí kāi
to depart; to leave
jù lí
distance; to be apart from
yuǎn lí
to be far from; to keep away from
fēn lí
to separate
lí hūn
to divorce
lí zhí
to leave one's job temporarily (e.g. for study); to leave one's job; to resign
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 离?
离 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 离 (lí) mean?
离 (lí) means to leave.
What is the radical of 离?
The radical of 离 is 禸, associated with Not yet classified.