04367 Chinese character of 礪 and pronounce lai6

The Chinese character【礪】(li) that we will be discussing today is a word that describes a tool or action. It is mainly used for the following meanings:

Whetstone or sharp.

Below is the correct pronunciation of this particular Chinese character.

Mandarin Pinyin of 【礪】:lì

Cantonese Jyutping of 【礪】:lai6

Here, you can find an overview of the character 【礪】︰

Here are some situations where you can use【礪】, for example:Describe a tool or action , It means mainly a grindstone or sharp .Because Chinese characters embody extensive meanings, there may be deeper interpretations and specific functions beyond what is presented here.

【礪】is a single word that enhances clarity and specificity when matched with others, for example【磨礪、礪石】(Mandarin Pinyin:mó lì 、lì shí/ Cantonese Jyutping:mo4 lai6 、lai6 sek6)

This character is made up of 20 strokes,Its usage is more restrictive, making it an advanced-level Chinese character that one only needs to learn when seeking to challenge their own abilities,This example sentence will help clarify the usage of this character.:


他用礪石打磨刀具,使其更加鋒利。

He sharpened the knife with a whetstone.


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