COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 立 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man standing on the ground 一
More “li” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 立 (lì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to stand
lìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lì
立
to stand
Common words
chéng lì
成立
to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water
dú lì
独立
independent; independence; to stand alone
jiàn lì
建立
to establish; to set up; to found
lì jí
立即
immediately
lì kè
立刻
forthwith; immediate; prompt; promptly
shè lì
设立
to set up; to establish
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
立
立
立
立
立
立
立
立
LEARNING TIP
Remember 立
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 立
Common words and phrases
chéng lì
to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water
dú lì
independent; independence; to stand alone
jiàn lì
to establish; to set up; to found
lì jí
immediately
lì kè
forthwith; immediate; prompt; promptly
shè lì
to set up; to establish
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“立”。
Zhège zì shì “lì”.
This character is “立”.
我正在学习“立”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lì” zì.
I am learning the character “立”.
请写一遍“立”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lì”.
Please write “立” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 立?
立 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 立 (lì) mean?
立 (lì) means to stand.
What is the radical of 立?
The radical of 立 is 立, associated with Not yet classified.