COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 理 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (king) suggests the meaning, while 里 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 理 (lǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
texture
lǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lǐ
理
texture
Common words
jīng lǐ
经理
manager; director
bàn lǐ
办理
to handle; to transact; to conduct
guǎn lǐ
管理
to supervise; to manage; to administer; management
lǐ fā
理发
to get a haircut; to have one's hair done; to cut (sb's) hair; to give (sb) a haircut
lǐ jiě
理解
to comprehend; to understand
lǐ xiǎng
理想
an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 理
Say “lǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jīng lǐ
manager; director
bàn lǐ
to handle; to transact; to conduct
guǎn lǐ
to supervise; to manage; to administer; management
lǐ fā
to get a haircut; to have one's hair done; to cut (sb's) hair; to give (sb) a haircut
lǐ jiě
to comprehend; to understand
lǐ xiǎng
an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“理”。
Zhège zì shì “lǐ”.
This character is “理”.
我正在学习“理”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “理”.
请写一遍“理”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lǐ”.
Please write “理” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 理?
理 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 理 (lǐ) mean?
理 (lǐ) means texture.
What is the radical of 理?
The radical of 理 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.