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How do you say "lily" in Chinese?
莉莉
lì lì
In Chinese, "lily" is 莉莉 (lì lì).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "lì lì" with fourth tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch snapping downward fast, like giving a short order.
Writing and usage
莉莉 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
一朵白百合漂浮在池塘上。
yī duǒ bái bǎi hé piāo fú zài chí táng shàng 。
A white lily floated on the pond.
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How to remember 莉莉
Imagine the exact scene of when a white lily floated on the pond the moment you hear "lì lì".
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Questions about 莉莉
How do you pronounce 莉莉?
This one reads "lì lì" with fourth tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch snapping downward fast, like giving a short order.
Is 莉莉 formal or casual?
莉莉 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 莉莉 used in Chinese?
莉莉 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 一朵白百合漂浮在池塘上。 (A white lily floated on the pond.).
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