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理
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Stroke order — 11 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 理
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 经理 | jīng lǐ | manager; director |
| 管理 | guǎn lǐ | to supervise; to manage |
| 理发 | lǐ fà | to get a haircut; to have one's hair done; to cut (sb's) hair; to give (sb) a haircut |
| 理解 | lǐ jiě | to comprehend; to understand |
| 理想 | lǐ xiǎng | an ideal; a dream |
| 整理 | zhěng lǐ | to arrange; to tidy up |
| 办理 | bàn lǐ | to handle; to transact; to conduct |
| 处理 | chǔ lǐ | to handle; to deal with; to punish |
FAQ
How many strokes does 理 have?
理 has 11 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 理?
The pinyin for 理 is lǐ. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄧˇ.
What does 理 mean in Chinese?
理 means: texture; grain (of wood). It appears in common words such as 经理、管理、理发.