Definition
Definition of li - Reverso English Dictionary
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1.
nameRare common Chinese family nameRare
- Li is a popular surname in China.
2.
Chinese distanceTECH. traditional Chinese unit of distance, about 500 metersTECH.
- The village is two li away from here.
3.
Chinese weightTECH. traditional Chinese unit of weight, fifty milligramsTECH.
- The medicine is measured in li for precision.
4.
plumRare type of fruit or treeRare
- The li tree is blooming in the garden.
5.
philosophyTECH. meaningful ceremony or ritual in Chinese philosophyTECH.
- The li was performed to honor the ancestors.
6.
reasonTECH. underlying principle or rational pattern in Chinese philosophyTECH.
- The scholar explained li as nature's underlying order.
7.
historyTECH. ancient Chinese cauldron with three hollow legsTECH.
- The museum displayed a li from the Han dynasty.
8.
music noteTECH. raised sixth note in a major scale in solfègeTECH.
- The singer practiced hitting the li perfectly.
Origin of li
Chinese, li (reason)
Examples of li in a sentence
Li is listed among the top ten surnames. The market is three li from the town center. They walked five li to reach the temple. The herbalist used li to weigh the ingredients. Jewels were traditionally weighed in li. I tasted a sweet li at the market.
The li orchard was full of ripe fruit. The li was essential in the wedding ceremony. During the festival, the li was observed by all. The philosopher sought li in the changing seasons. Students discussed li during their seminar on Neo-Confucian thought. The archaeologists unearthed a li in the ancient burial site. A beautifully crafted li was found in the emperor's tomb. The choir focused on mastering the li during rehearsal. He struggled with the li in the new composition.
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- Chinese:李, 里, ...
- Japanese:リー, 里, ...
- Arabic:لِي, وَحْدَة وَزْن صِينِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לִי, עִיקָּרוֹן הַסֵּדֶר הַטִּבְעִי בַּפִּילוֹסוֹפְיָה הַסִּינִית, ...
- Russian:Ли, ли, ...
- Ukrainian:Лі, лі, ...
- Hindi:ली, सिद्धांत, ...
Definition of Li - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namescommon Chinese family name
- Li is a very common surname in China.
2.
geographyriver in Guangxi China
- The Li River is famous for its scenic views.
3.
chemistryTECH. chemical element with symbol LiTECH.
- Li is used in rechargeable batteries.
Expressions with Li
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type of battery that stores and releases energy using lithium ions
My phone uses a Li-ion battery.
Examples of Li in a sentence
The Li family has a long history in the region. Tourists often take boat trips on the Li. The Li is a popular spot for photographers. Li reacts vigorously with water. The atomic number of Li is 3.
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- Italian:Li, fiume Li, ...
- Spanish:Li, río Li, ...
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- Chinese:李, 漓江, ...
- Japanese:李, 漓江, ...
- Arabic:لي, نهر لي, ...
- Hebrew:לִי, נַהַר לִי, ...
- Russian:Ли, Река Ли, ...
- Ukrainian:Лі, Річка Лі, ...
- Hindi:ली, ली नदी, ...
Definition of LI - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Long IslandRare US island located in New YorkRare US
- We spent our summer vacation on LI last year.
- LI offers a variety of cultural experiences.
- The vineyards on LI are renowned.
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- Hebrew:אִי בְּנִיוּ יוֹרְק, ...
- Russian:ДЛ, ...
- Ukrainian:Лонг-Айленд, ...
- Hindi:लॉन्ग आइलैंड, ...
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