COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 历 is built
Traditional etymology note: 厤 (calendar) suggests the meaning, while 力 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 历 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to experience
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
历
to experience
Common words
lì shǐ
历史
history
jīng lì
经历
experience; to experience; to go through
jiǎn lì
简历
curriculum vitae (CV); résumé; biographical notes
rì lì
日历
calendar
xué lì
学历
educational background; academic qualifications
lì jīng
历经
to experience; to go through
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
历
历
历
历
历
历
历
历
LEARNING TIP
Remember 历
Say “lì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 历
Common words and phrases
lì shǐ
history
jīng lì
experience; to experience; to go through
jiǎn lì
curriculum vitae (CV); résumé; biographical notes
rì lì
calendar
xué lì
educational background; academic qualifications
lì jīng
to experience; to go through
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“历”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “历”.
我正在学习“历”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “历”.
请写一遍“历”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “历” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 历?
历 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 历 (lì) mean?
历 (lì) means to experience.
What is the radical of 历?
The radical of 历 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.