Meanings of 麗
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AI Study Notes for 麗
美 (měi) - use 麗 (lì) for a sense of refined beauty or elegance, while 美 (měi) is more general for beauty.
麗 is often used in formal writing or speech, so it may feel out of place in casual conversations. Beware of mixing it up with other characters that sound similar, such as 利 (lì, benefit). Common collocations include '麗人' (lìrén, beautiful person) and '美麗' (měilì, beautiful).
Though not officially part of the HSK vocabulary, 麗 shares phonetic similarities with characters like 利 (lì) and 美 (měi), which are important at lower levels. Focus on its use in poetry and literature to understand its cultural context and nuances.
Learners often confuse 麗 with 美 (měi, beautiful), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '這個花是美' instead of '這個花是麗' (This flower is beautiful) may not convey the intended elegance.
Pronunciation of 麗
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Etymology of 麗
Simplified form of 麗. Pictograph of a deer (鹿) with two beautiful antlers. The traditional component 鹿 was removed for simplification.
The antlers of a deer 鹿
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Case file: 麗
Simplified form of 麗. Pictograph of a deer (鹿) with two beautiful antlers. The traditional component 鹿 was removed for simplification.
- 1The giveawayThe antlers of a deer 鹿
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say beautiful, elegant, magnificent in Chinese
“beautiful, elegant, magnificent” in Chinese is麗
The character 麗 (lì) means beautiful, elegant, or magnificent. It is commonly used to describe people, objects, or experiences that possess aesthetic appeal. In literary and formal contexts, it often conveys a sense of refined beauty and grace.
When to use 麗
麗 is often used in formal writing or speech, so it may feel out of place in casual conversations. Beware of mixing it up with other characters that sound similar, such as 利 (lì, benefit). Common collocations include '麗人' (lìrén, beautiful person) and '美麗' (měilì, beautiful).
麗 or something close to it
美 (měi) - use 麗 (lì) for a sense of refined beauty or elegance, while 美 (měi) is more general for beauty.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 麗 with 美 (měi, beautiful), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '這個花是美' instead of '這個花是麗' (This flower is beautiful) may not convey the intended elegance.
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Word Family of 麗
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Frequently Asked Questions about 麗
It is pronounced as 'lì' with a falling tone.
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