li

¹

[ lee ]

noun

, Music.

1. the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.

li

²

[ lee ]

noun

, plural li.

1. a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).

li

³

[ lee ]

noun

1. (in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.

li

⁴

1. link; links.

Li

⁵

[ lee ]

noun

1. a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.
2. the Kadai language of the Li.

Li

⁶

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. lithium.

L.I.

⁷

abbreviation for

1. British. light infantry.
2. Long Island.

Li

¹

the chemical symbol for

1. lithium

li

²

/ liː /

noun

1. a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards

LI

³

abbreviation for

1. Long Island
2. Light Infantry

li

⁴

the internet domain name for

1. Liechtenstein

Word History and Origins

Origin of li¹

Alteration of la ¹

Origin of li²

First recorded in 1580–90; from Chinese lǐ

Origin of li³

First recorded in 1910–15, from Chinese lǐ

Word History and Origins

Origin of li¹

from Chinese

Example Sentences

“It says, ‘Da ji, da li,’” which translates to “good luck, good fortune.”

From Seattle Times

One phrase capturing the military’s view of Mr. Xi is that a “li” — or Chinese mile — separates the president and the PLA on policy.

From Washington Times

Families come together across the nation to feast, drink and share li xi, or lucky money, with children.

From Washington Post

User @Stephanieee_li criticized Garcia for calling “a full grown 30 something year old” officer a “kid,” claiming that an adult must be held responsible for his crooked behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

She remains behind bars in Idaho in that case li lieu of $1 million bail.

From Fox News