COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 厉 is built
厉 can be remembered by breaking it into 厂 + 万. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-left enclosure structure.
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How to Write 厉 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
strict
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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lì
厉
strict
Common words
lì hài
厉害
(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding; (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough; (of an animal) fierce; (of a resemblance) striking
yán lì
严厉
severe; strict
zài jiē zài lì
再接再厉
to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist; unremitting efforts
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 厉
Say “lì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 厉
Common words and phrases
lì hài
(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding; (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough; (of an animal) fierce; (of a resemblance) striking
yán lì
severe; strict
zài jiē zài lì
to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist; unremitting efforts
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“厉”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “厉”.
我正在学习“厉”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “厉”.
请写一遍“厉”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “厉” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 厉?
厉 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 厉 (lì) mean?
厉 (lì) means strict.
What is the radical of 厉?
The radical of 厉 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.