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籬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
籬líbamboo fence; fence, hedgex, 24 strokes, radical ⺮
lí(li2) T2
  1. 1bamboo fence; fence, hedge
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March 24, 2026

籬lí(li2)

The character 籬 (lí) refers to a type of fence or hedge, traditionally made from bamboo. It is commonly used in rural settings to enclose gardens or fields, providing both a physical barrier and an aesthetic element in landscape design.

Strokes24Radical⺮
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is valued for its strength and flexibility, making it a popular material for fences. 籬 also evokes imagery of tranquil rural landscapes often depicted in Chinese paintings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bamboo fence standing tall in a garden. The character 籬 resembles a fence with its radical indicating bamboo (竹), and you can associate the pronunciation 'lí' with the sound of leaves rustling in the wind as they brush against the fence.

Meanings of 籬

lí(li2)
1bamboo fence; fence, hedge
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About 籬

籬Simplified
24Strokes
⺮Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 籬

Usage Notes

When using 籬, it is important to know that it often appears in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other types of fences or barriers, such as 栅 (zhà), which refers to a more general fence.

HSK Study Tips

Although 籬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words related to nature and gardening at this level. Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its usage in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 籬 with similar characters like 栅 (zhà) and may use them interchangeably, leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying '我在籬旁边' (wǒ zài lí pángbiān) instead of '我在栅旁边' (wǒ zài zhà pángbiān) when referring to a fence made of wood.

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Etymology of 籬

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 离 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籬.

Memory Hint

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
+
Phonetic (sound)離
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Origin

籬 = ⺮ + 離. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 籬

IDS Structure⿱⺮離
籬Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
離li2
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 籬?

How to say bamboo fence; fence, hedge in Chinese

“bamboo fence; fence, hedge” in Chinese is籬lí

The character 籬 (lí) refers to a type of fence or hedge, traditionally made from bamboo. It is commonly used in rural settings to enclose gardens or fields, providing both a physical barrier and an aesthetic element in landscape design.

When to use 籬

When using 籬, it is important to know that it often appears in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other types of fences or barriers, such as 栅 (zhà), which refers to a more general fence.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 籬 with similar characters like 栅 (zhà) and may use them interchangeably, leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying '我在籬旁边' (wǒ zài lí pángbiān) instead of '我在栅旁边' (wǒ zài zhà pángbiān) when referring to a fence made of wood.

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Word Family of 籬

Words Containing This Character5
篱笆fence (esp. of bamboo or wood railings)籬笆
篱lía fence籬
寄人篱下to lodge under another person's roof (idiom); to live relying on sb else's charity寄人籬下
藩篱hedge藩籬
笊篱strainer (made of bamboo, wicker, or wire)笊籬
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Words with 籬

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Frequently Asked Questions about 籬

It is pronounced as 'lí'.

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