黎 Stroke Order — How to Write 黎
黎 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 黍, 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.
黎 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 黎:黍
Radical: 黍 + 3 more strokes
黎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lí
Meanings of 黎 in Chinese
1
lí黎
Multitude; common people; the masses.
黎民百姓安居乐业。
The common people live in peace and contentment and enjoy their work.
Anciently, '黎' was interchangeable with '黧', meaning 'black' or 'dark'.
他身披一件黎色长袍，行走在夜幕之中。
He wore a dark-colored long robe, walking in the night.
An ancient state name, referring to the state of Li in ancient China.
在商朝时期，有一个古老的国家叫黎。
During the Shang Dynasty, there was an ancient state named Li.
Common Words and Phrases with 黎
1
the common people; the multitude
古时候，丰收是黎民安居乐业的基础。
In ancient times, a bountiful harvest was the foundation for the common people to live in peace and contentment.
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3
the common people; the multitude
丰收的季节，田间地头的黎庶脸上洋溢着喜悦的笑容。
During the harvest season, the common people in the fields wore joyful smiles.
4
the common people; the multitude
饥荒之年，朝廷开仓放粮，以安抚黎元。
During years of famine, the imperial court opened its granaries to pacify the populace.
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a Tang Dynasty imperial music academy for training entertainers; also refers to its performers.
那位老艺人一生都奉献给了梨园艺术，他的唱腔至今仍被后辈津津乐道。
That veteran artist dedicated his entire life to the art of the Pear Garden; his singing style is still highly praised by later generations.
More words with 黎
- qián黔lí黎common people; the populace
- bā巴lí黎Paris
- lí黎míng明qián前before dawn, the darkest hour
- lí黎míng明shí时fēn分dawn, daybreak
- lí黎sè色Dark color, Dusky shade
- lí黎guó国Li State, State of Li
- zài在lí黎míng明qián前before dawn, before daybreak
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Open the tool →Questions about 黎
What does 黎 mean in Chinese?
黎 (lí) means “Multitude” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 黎?
黎 is pronounced lí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 黎 have?
黎 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 黎?
黎 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 黍. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 黎?
The radical of 黎 is 黍.