HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
吏 — official
- Reading
- lì
- Meaning
- official; functionary
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
吏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lì and it means official; functionary. 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.
吏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 官吏 (government official).
Chinese words containing 吏
Frequently asked questions
What does 吏 mean in Chinese?
吏 means official; functionary in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 吏 read?
吏 is read lì. Reading it inside real words — 官吏 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吏 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 吏 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吏 in a word?
A common word containing 吏 is 官吏 (guānlì) — "government official". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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