COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 励 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while 厉 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 励 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to encourage
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
励
to encourage
Common words
gǔ lì
鼓励
to encourage
jiǎng lì
奖励
to reward; reward (as encouragement)
jī lì
激励
to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive
lì zhì
励志
to pursue a goal with determination; inspirational; motivational
miǎn lì
勉励
to encourage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
励
励
励
励
励
励
励
励
LEARNING TIP
Remember 励
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 励
Common words and phrases
gǔ lì
to encourage
jiǎng lì
to reward; reward (as encouragement)
jī lì
to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive
lì zhì
to pursue a goal with determination; inspirational; motivational
miǎn lì
to encourage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“励”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “励”.
我正在学习“励”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “励”.
请写一遍“励”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “励” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 励?
励 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 励 (lì) mean?
励 (lì) means to encourage.
What is the radical of 励?
The radical of 励 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.