HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
厘 — centimeter, hundredth of a unit
- Reading
- lí
- Meaning
- centimeter, hundredth of a unit
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
厘 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is lí and it means centimeter, hundredth of a unit. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
厘 appears in everyday chinese words such as 厘米 (centimeter).
Chinese words containing 厘
Frequently asked questions
What does 厘 mean in Chinese?
厘 means centimeter, hundredth of a unit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 厘 read?
厘 is read lí. Reading it inside real words — 厘米 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 厘 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 厘 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 厘 in a word?
A common word containing 厘 is 厘米 (lí mǐ) — "centimeter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 厘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 厘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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