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厘
lí
Description
“厘”是一个很小的单位，可以用来说钱、长度或者利率。
"厘" is a very small unit, used for money, length, or interest rates.
在日常说话里，我们常听到“毫厘”这个词，意思是非常小的一点点。
In daily speech, we often hear the word "毫厘", meaning a very tiny bit.
Meanings
厘lí
a very small unit (of length, weight, money, etc.)
这条线只差一毫厘。
This line is off by only a fraction of a millimeter.
厘lí
unit of interest rate (0.1% per year or per month)
银行的月利率是三厘。
The bank's monthly interest rate is three per mille.
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Notes
- Nuance
厘 is mostly used in fixed terms like 毫厘 or 厘米, rarely alone in speech.
- Etymology
originally a tiny unit of measure, later extended to interest rates and general 'a fraction'.
In videos
“购物车里把车厘子放在购物车里”
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