釐 (lí) - Li — an ancient unit of weight and & a fraction
釐 · lí
Li — an ancient unit of weight and length;
a fraction;
to regulate;
to manage;
also used in names meaning 'blessing' or 'fortunate'.
Li — an ancient unit of weight anda fractionto regulate
Usage highlights
Ancient weight unitBlessing from heavenFinancial managementFraction of a taelRegulate affairsLucky star
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient unit of weight was called li (釐).
- He received a blessing from the gods (天賜之釐).
- The official was in charge of managing finances (理財之釐).
- It represents a fraction of a tael (一兩之釐).
Collocations
- Ancient weight unit(釐)
- Blessing from heaven(天釐)
- Financial management(理釐)
- Fraction of a tael(分釐)
- Regulate affairs(釐事)
- Lucky star(福釐)
Idioms
- Blessings and prosperity(福釐吉祥)
- Regulating state affairs(釐正國事)
- Weighing with precision(分釐不差)
Cultural background
FAQ- 釐 was an ancient Chinese unit of weight and length, historically used in measurement systems.
- In classical texts, it also carries meanings related to blessings, fortune, and divine favor.
- The character is associated with precision and management due to its use in weights and governance.