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隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
隶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

隶 Stroke Order — How to Write 隶

Stroke Order

隶 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 隶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

隶 Radical and Character Components

Components:彐氺

隶 is an ideographic compound. A hand 彐 threshing rice.

Radical: 隶 + 0 more strokes

隶 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • lì

Meanings of 隶 in Chinese

1

lì隶

subordinate; affiliated
这个部门隶属于总公司。
This department is affiliated with the head office.
official script (calligraphy)
他正在学习隶书的写法。
He is learning how to write in official script.
(archaic) servant; slave
奴隶社会中，隶是最低等的阶层。
In slave society, slaves were the lowest class.

Common Words and Phrases with 隶

1
lì隶shū书
Lishu, or official script, is an ancient Chinese calligraphic style that evolved from seal script and became the prevalent writing style during the Han Dynasty, known for its simplified strokes.
博物馆里展出了一批精美的隶书拓片，展示了汉代书法的风采。
The museum exhibited a collection of exquisite rubbings of Clerical Script, showcasing the elegance of Han dynasty calligraphy.
2
lì隶shǔ属
to be subordinate to or under the jurisdiction of
这个项目小组隶属于研发部门，负责开发新的软件功能。
This project team is subordinate to the R&D department and is responsible for developing new software features.
3
lì隶zú卒
A yamen runner or a constable in ancient China.
在古代，衙门里总有几名隶卒负责传达命令和维持秩序。
In ancient times, there were always several subordinate runners in the yamen responsible for conveying orders and maintaining order.

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Questions about 隶

What does 隶 mean in Chinese?

隶 (lì) means “subordinate” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 隶?

隶 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 隶 have?

隶 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 隶?

隶 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 隶. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 隶?

The radical of 隶 is 隶, and 隶 is an ideographic compound.