Character

厘

lí HSK 5

厘 lí HSK 5

1. prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system
2. unit of measurement: a) length: 10 毫 = 1 厘, 10 厘 = 1 分; b) mass/weight: same ratio; c) area: 10 厘 = 1 分
3. unit of interest rate: annual rate of 1厘 = 1% per year; monthly rate of 1厘 = 0.1% per month
4. (lit.) to put in order; to administer

Words using 厘 as lí (1)

Structure & writing

厘 lí — prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system

厘 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 厂 chǎng — factory

厂 is a component in 21 characters

HSK 3

历 lì to experience; to go through

HSK 4

严 yán tight; with no gaps 产 chǎn to give birth 危 wēi unsafe, dangerous (opposite of 安) 厅 tīng large room for gatherings or receiving guests; hall 厉 lì strict and earnest

Show more HSK 4 characters (+8)

压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 厕 cè toilet; lavatory 厚 hòu thick (of a flat object, opposite of 薄) 原 yuán original; initial 厨 chú kitchen 反 fǎn to flip over; to turn upside down 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing

HSK 5

厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system 厢 xiāng side room flanking the main hall 厦 shà tall, large building 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle)

HSK 6

岸 àn shore; bank; coast (of a river, lake, sea, etc.)

HSK 7

厄 è (class.) strategic pass; perilous terrain 雁 yàn wild goose (migratory bird, often referring to the swan goose)

2 里 lǐ — inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric

里 is a component in 10 characters

HSK 3

理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer 重 zhòng heavy; of great weight (opposite of "轻")

HSK 4

童 tóng child; young kid 量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)

HSK 5

厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system

HSK 6

埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 野 yě open country; outskirts; countryside

HSK 7

狸 li leopard cat (also called mountain cat, brownish-yellow fur with black markings) 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 鲤 lǐ carp (a freshwater fish with barbels, dark back, and yellowish-white belly)

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