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