COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 里 is built
Traditional etymology note: Unit of measure for farm 田 land 土
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How to Write 里 (lǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lǐ
里
lining
Common words
nà lǐ
那里
there; that place
nǎ lǐ
哪里
where?; somewhere; anywhere; wherever
zhè lǐ
这里
here
lǐ miàn
里面
inside; interior; also pr. [li3 mian5]
xīn lǐ
心里
chest; heart; mind
gōng lǐ
公里
kilometer
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
里
里
里
里
里
里
里
里
LEARNING TIP
Remember 里
Say “lǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 里
Common words and phrases
nà lǐ
there; that place
nǎ lǐ
where?; somewhere; anywhere; wherever
zhè lǐ
here
lǐ miàn
inside; interior; also pr. [li3 mian5]
xīn lǐ
chest; heart; mind
gōng lǐ
kilometer
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“里”。
Zhège zì shì “lǐ”.
This character is “里”.
我正在学习“里”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “里”.
请写一遍“里”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lǐ”.
Please write “里” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 里?
里 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 里 (lǐ) mean?
里 (lǐ) means lining.
What is the radical of 里?
The radical of 里 is 里, associated with Not yet classified.