COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 利 is built
Traditional etymology note: Harvesting 刂 grain 禾
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How to Write 利 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sharp
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
利
sharp
Common words
liú lì
流利
fluent
shùn lì
顺利
smoothly; without a hitch
biàn lì
便利
convenient; easy; to facilitate
bú lì
不利
unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental
lì rùn
利润
profits
lì yì
利益
benefit; (in sb's) interest
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 利
Say “lì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 利
Common words and phrases
liú lì
fluent
shùn lì
smoothly; without a hitch
biàn lì
convenient; easy; to facilitate
bú lì
unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental
lì rùn
profits
lì yì
benefit; (in sb's) interest
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“利”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “利”.
我正在学习“利”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “利”.
请写一遍“利”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “利” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 利?
利 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 利 (lì) mean?
利 (lì) means sharp.
What is the radical of 利?
The radical of 利 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.