COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 戾 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dog 犬 that won't come indoors 户
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How to Write 戾 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bend
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
戾
to bend
Common words
lì
戾
to bend
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 戾
Say “lì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 戾
Common words and phrases
lì
to bend
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“戾”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “戾”.
我正在学习“戾”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “戾”.
请写一遍“戾”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “戾” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 戾?
戾 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 戾 (lì) mean?
戾 (lì) means to bend.
What is the radical of 戾?
The radical of 戾 is 户, associated with Not yet classified.