灕 (lí) - Li — refers to the Li River in & also used in names related to the Li

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lí ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

灕 · lí

Li — refers to the Li River in Guangxi, China;

also used in names related to the Li River's scenery.

Li — refers to the Li River inalso used in names related to the Li

Usage highlights

Li RiverLi River sceneryLi River cruiseLi River landscapeUpper reaches of Li RiverLi River basin

Synonyms

  • 漓— simplified form of 灕

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Li River scenery is world-famous (漓江风景).
  • We took a cruise on the Li River (漓江游船).
  • The landscape along the Li River is breathtaking (漓江山水).
  • Guilin is famous for its Li River (桂林漓江).

Collocations

  • Li River(漓江)
  • Li River scenery(漓江风景)
  • Li River cruise(漓江游船)
  • Li River landscape(漓江山水)
  • Upper reaches of Li River(漓江上游)
  • Li River basin(漓江流域)

Idioms

  • The Li River's green mountains and clear waters(漓江碧水青山)
  • The Li River under moonlight(漓江月色)
  • Misty rain over the Li River(漓江烟雨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Li River is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China's most famous scenic areas.
  • The character 灕 is almost exclusively used in reference to the Li River in Guangxi.
  • The Li River landscape has inspired Chinese painters and poets for centuries.

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