励
励 (lì) · to encourage
7 strokesLeft–right
励 (lì) means “to encourage”. It is made of 厉 + 力 and has 7 strokes.
Break 励 into its parts
What 励 is made of
- 厉 lì — whetstone
- 厂 chǎng — cliff
- 万 wàn — ten thousand
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
励 stroke order
Example sentences with 鼓励
老师鼓励我们多说汉语。Lǎoshī gǔlì wǒmen duō shuō Hànyǔ.The teacher encourages us to speak more Chinese.
谢谢你一直鼓励我。Xièxie nǐ yīzhí gǔlì wǒ.Thank you for always encouraging me.
Words with 励
Quick facts
| Pinyin | lì |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to encourage |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 励
What does 励 mean?
励 (lì) means “to encourage”.
How many strokes does 励 have?
励 has 7 strokes.
What parts make up 励?
励 is made of 厉 (whetstone) and 力 (strength).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.