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隶

隶 (lì) · subservient

8 strokesTop–bottom

隶 (lì) means “subservient”. It is made of 彐 + 氺 and has 8 strokes.

Break 隶 into its parts

What 隶 is made of

隶 stroke order

隶 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
隶 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 奴隶

历史课上我们学习了古代的奴隶制度。Lìshǐ kè shàng wǒmen xuéxí le gǔdài de núlì zhìdù.In history class we learned about ancient slavery.
不要做金钱的奴隶。Búyào zuò jīnqián de núlì.Don't be a slave to money.

Words with 隶

Also built with 彐

Quick facts

Pinyinlì
Meaningsubservient
Strokes8
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 隶

What does 隶 mean?

隶 (lì) means “subservient”.

How many strokes does 隶 have?

隶 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 隶?

隶 is made of 彐 (snout) and 氺 (structural part).

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