How to write 里 (lǐ)
里 has 7 strokes and means “inside; in” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 里
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 里
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 里 | lǐ | inside; in | HSK 2 |
| 公里 | gōng lǐ | kilometer | HSK 4 |
| 里程碑 | lǐ chéng bēi | milestone | HSK 6 |
Stroke order for 里
Write 里 in 7 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
- Stroke 6
- Stroke 7
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