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莉
lì
Description
“莉”这个字常常用在名字里，特别是女孩子的名字。
The character "莉" is often used in names, especially for girls.
它本来是花的意思，和“茉”一起组成“茉莉”这种很香的花。
It originally means a flower and combines with "茉" to form "茉莉," a very fragrant flower.
Meanings
茉莉mòlì
jasmine (a fragrant white flower)
我喜欢喝茉莉花茶。
I like drinking jasmine tea.
莉lì
character often used in girls' names
她的名字叫小莉。
Her name is Xiaoli.
Related words
Notes
- Usage
莉 rarely appears alone; it is mostly seen in 茉莉 (jasmine) or in personal names.
- Etymology
the grass radical 艹 marks it as a plant-related character.
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