How to Write 梨 (lí)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 梨
The character 梨 (Traditional: 梨) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Pear". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 11-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Animals, Fruits & Food, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 梨 is built on the radical 木 (Tree radical), 75. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A phono-semantic compound where 木 (tree) indicates the category and 利 (sharp/profit) provides the phonetic component, originally denoting the crisp texture of the fruit.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 我昨天买了几个新鲜的梨子。
Wǒ zuótiān mǎi le jǐ gè xīnxiān de lízi.
Traditional: 我昨天買了幾個新鮮的梨子。
ngo5 zok3 tin1 maai5 liu2 gei2 go3 san1 sin1 dik1 lei4 zi2.
"I bought a few fresh pears yesterday."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as lí. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is lei4. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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