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李
Trad. 李
Radical
Radical
(Bushou)		 木
Strokes 4
Composition
Strokes 7
Structure
Decomp. 木子
Prononciation
Mandarin lǐ
Entry Methods
Pinyin li3
Kanji /
Cangjie
 DND
木弓木
Sijiao 4040.7
Wubi SBF
CNS 11643 1-4A57
Encodages (hexa)
Unicode U+674E
GB2312 C0EE
BIG5 A7F5
李 lǐ plum
Results beginning with 李
李白 Lǐ Bái Li Bai (701-762), famous Tang Dynasty poet
李氏 Lǐ shì the Korean Yi or Lee Dynasty (1392-1910)
李子 lǐ zi plum / CL:個|个[ge4]
李逵 Lǐ Kuí Li Kui, character in the novel Water Margin 水滸全傳|水浒全传[Shui3 hu3 quan2 zhuan4]
李渊 Lǐ Yuān Li Yuan, personal name of first Tang emperor Gaozu 唐高祖[Tang2 Gao1 zu3] (566-635), reigned 618-626
李斯 Lǐ Sī Li Si (c. 280-208 BC), Legalist philosopher, calligrapher and prime minister of Qin kingdom and Qin dynasty from 246 to 208 BC
李四 Lǐ Sì Li Si, name for an unspecified person, second of a series of three: 張三|张三[Zhang1 San1], 李四, 王五[Wang2 Wu3] Tom, Dick and Harry
李广 Lǐ Guǎng Li Guang (-119 BC), Han dynasty general, nicknamed Flying General 飛將軍|飞将军 / and much feared by the Xiongnu 匈奴
李维 Lǐ wéi Titus Livius or Livy (59 BC-17 AD), Roman historian
李冰 Lǐ Bīng Li Bing (c. 3rd century BC) hydraulic engineer who designed the Dujiangyan 都江堰[Du1 jiang1 yan4] irrigation system in Sichuan
李德 Lǐ Dé Otto Braun (1900-1974), Comintern adviser to the Chinese communist party 1932-1939
李陵 Lǐ Líng Li Ling (-74 BC), Han dynasty general whose defeat by the Xiongnu 匈奴 / in 104 BC led to a major scandal
李贺 Lǐ Hè Li He (790-816), Tang poet
李渔 Lǐ Yú Li Yu (1611-c. 1680), late Ming and early Qing writer and dramatist
李贽 Lǐ Zhì Li Zhi (1527-1602), late Ming philosopher, historian and writer
李树 lǐ shù plum tree
李耳 Lǐ Er3 Lao Zi
李安 Lǐ An1 Ang Li (1954-), Taiwanese-American film director (films include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 臥虎藏龍|卧虎藏龙 / and Brokeback Mountain 斷背山|断背山)
李昂 Lǐ Ang2 Li Ang, personal name of fifteenth Tang emperor Wenzong 文宗[Wen2 zong1] (809-840), reigned 827-840
李翱 Lǐ Aó Li Ao (774-836), Tang dynasty scholar and writer, colleague of Han Yu 韓愈|韩愈[Han2 Yu4] in promoting classical writing 古文運動|古文运动[gu3 wen2 yun4 dong4]
李沧 Lǐ cāng Licang district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong
李瀍 Lǐ Chán Li Chan, personal name of sixteenth Tang Emperor Wuzong 武宗[Wu3 zong1] (814-846), reigned 840-846
李忱 Lǐ Chén Li Chen, personal name of seventeenth Tang emperor Xuanzong 宣宗[Xuan1 zong1] (810-859), reigned 846-859
李纯 Lǐ Chún Li Chun, personal name of twelfth Tang emperor Xianzong 憲宗|宪宗[Xian4 zong1] (778-820), reigned 805-820
李漼 Lǐ Cuǐ Li Cui, personal name of eighteenth Tang emperor Yizong 懿宗[Yi4 zong1] (833-873), reigned 859-873
李旦 Lǐ Dàn Li Dan, personal name of sixth Tang emperor Ruizong 唐睿宗[Tang2 Rui4 zong1] (662-716), reigned 684-690 and 710-712
李昉 Lǐ Fǎng Li Fang (925-996), scholar between Tang and Song dynasties, author of fictional history
李鬼 Lǐ Guǐ false hero (who pretends to be 李逵[Li3 Kui2]) / a fake
李亨 Lǐ Hēng Li Heng, personal name of eighth Tang emperor Suzong 肅宗|肃宗[Su4 zong1] (711-762), reigned 756-762
李恒 Lǐ Héng Li Heng, personal name of thirteenth Tang emperor Muzong 穆宗[Mu4 Zong1] (795-824), reigned 821-825
李焕 lǐ huàn Lee
李靖 Lǐ Jìng Li Jing (570-649 AD), Tang Dynasty general and purported author of "Duke Li of Wei Answering Emperor Taizong of Tang" 唐太宗李衛公問對|唐太宗李卫公问对[Tang2 Tai4 zong1 Li3 Wei4 Gong1 Wen4 dui4], one of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China 武經七書|武经七书[Wu3 jing1 Qi1 shu1]
李俊 Lǐ Jùn Li Jun, fictional character from 水滸傳|水浒传[Shui3 hu3 Zhuan4]
李恪 lǐ kè Li
李悝 Lǐ Kuī Li Kui (455-395 BC), legalist philosopher and statesman of Wei state 魏國|魏国[Wei4 guo2]
李适 Lǐ Kuò Li Kuo, personal name of tenth Tang emperor Dezong 德宗[De2 Zong1], (742-805), reigned 779-805
李木 lǐ mù blackthorn
李娜 Lǐ Nà Li Na (1982-), Chinese tennis player, first Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title (2011 French Open women's singles)
李宁 Lǐ Níng Li Ning (1963-), PRC gymnast, winner of three gold medals at Los Angeles 1984 Olympic games
李鹏 Lǐ Péng Li Peng (1928-2019), leading PRC politician, prime minister 1987-1998, reportedly leader of the conservative faction advocating the June 1989 Tiananmen clampdown
李群 Lǐ qún Lie group (math.)
李诵 Lǐ Sòng Li Song, personal name of eleventh Tang emperor Shunzong 順宗|顺宗[Shun4 zong1] (761-806), reigned 805-806
李铁 Lǐ Tiě Li Tie (1977-), footballer
李玟 Lǐ Wén Coco Lee (1975-), pop singer, songwriter and actress
李锡 lǐ xí Yi
李儇 Lǐ Xuān Li Xuan, personal name of nineteenth Tang emperor Xizong 僖宗[Xi1 zhong1] (862-888), reigned 873-888
李晔 Lǐ Yè Li Ye, personal name of twentieth Tang emperor Zhaozong 昭宗[Zhao1 zong1] (867-904), reigned 888-904
李冶 Lǐ Yě Li Jilan 李季蘭|李季兰[Li3 Ji4 Lan2] or Li Ye (713-784), Tang dynasty female poet
李缨 Lǐ Yīng Li Ying (1963-), Japanese-educated Chinese documentary film director
李煜 Lǐ Yù Li Yu (c. 937-978), given name of the final ruler of Tang of the Five Southern dynasties Li Houzhu 李後主|李后主, a renowned poet
李豫 Lǐ Yù Li Yu, personal name of ninth Tang emperor Taizong 代宗[Tai4 zong1] (727-779), reigned 762-779
李湛 Lǐ Zhàn Li Zhan, personal name of fourteenth Tang emperor Jingzong 敬宗[Jing4 Zong1] (809-827), reigned 825-827
李肇 Lǐ Zhào Li Zhao (c. 800), Tang dynasty scholar and official
李哲 Lǐ Zhé Li Zhe, personal name of fourth Tang Emperor Zhongzong 唐中宗[Tang2 Zhong1 zong1] (656-710), reigned 705-710
李治 Lǐ Zhì Li Zhi, personal name of third Tang emperor Gaozong 唐高宗[Tang2 Gao1 zong1], (628-683), reigned 649-683
李祝 Lǐ Zhù Lizhu, personal name of twenty-first and last Tang emperor Aidi 哀帝[Ai1 di4] (892-908), reigned 904-907
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李世民 Lǐ Shì mín Li Shimin, personal name of second Tang emperor Taizong 唐太宗[Tang2 Tai4 zong1] (599-649), reigned 626-649
李登辉 Lǐ Dēng huī Lee Teng-hui (1923-2020), Taiwanese politician, president of ROC 1988-2000
李开复 Lǐ Kāi fù Kai-Fu Lee (1961-), Taiwanese computer scientist and IT executive, founding president of Google China 2005-2009
李肇星 Lǐ Zhào xīng Li Zhaoxing (1940-), former PRC foreign minister
李逍遥 lǐ xiāo yáo Li
李鸿章 Lǐ Hóng zhāng Li Hung-chang or Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), Qing dynasty general, politician and diplomat
李自成 Lǐ Zì chéng Li Zicheng (1605-1645), leader of peasant rebellion at the end of the Ming Dynasty
李清照 Lǐ Qīng zhào Li Qingzhao (1084-c. 1151), southern Song female poet
李长春 Lǐ Cháng chūn Li Changchun (1944-), PRC politician
李岚清 Lǐ Lán qīng Li Lanqing (1932-), PRC politician
李时珍 Lǐ Shí zhēn Li Shizhen (1518-1593), Ming botanist and pharmacologist, author of Compendium of Medical Herbs 本草綱目|本草纲目[Ben3 cao3 Gang1 mu4]
李斯特 Lǐ sī tè Ferenc (Franz) Liszt (1811-1886), Hungarian composer / Joseph Lister (1883-1897), British surgeon and bacteriologist
李大钊 Lǐ Dà zhāo Li Dazhao (1889-1927), early Chinese Marxist and founding member of the communist party
李宗仁 Lǐ Zōng rén Li Zongren (1891-1969), a leader of Guangxi warlord faction
李瑞环 Lǐ Ruì huán Li Ruihuan (1934-), former Chinese politician
李洪志 Lǐ Hóng zhì Li Hongzhi (1951-), founder of Falun Gong 法輪功|法轮功[Fa3 lun2 gong1]
李源潮 lǐ yuán cháo Li Yuanchao (1950-), vice president of PRC from 2013-2018
李泽楷 Lǐ Zé kǎi Richard Li (1966-), Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist
李光耀 Lǐ Guāng yào Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015), founding father of modern Singapore, prime minister 1959-1990
李维斯 Lǐ wéi sī Levi's (brand)
李显龙 Lǐ Xiǎn lóng Lee Hsien Loong (1952-), Singapore PAP politician, eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew 李光耀[Li3 Guang1 yao4], prime minister from 2004
李政道 Lǐ Zhèng dào Tsung-Dao Lee (1926-), Chinese American physicist, Columbia University, 1957 Nobel laureate
李克强 Lǐ Kè qiáng Li Keqiang (1955-), PRC politician, prime minister from 2013
李后主 Lǐ Hòu zhǔ Li Houzhu (c. 937-978), the final Southern Tang ruler (ruled 961-975) and a renowned poet / given name Li Yu 李煜
李四光 Lǐ Sì guāng Li Siguang (1889-1971), Mongol-born, Japanese-trained geologist, prominent in early PRC oil exploration
李远哲 Lǐ Yuǎn zhé Yuan T. Lee (1936-), Taiwanese-born Chemist and Nobel Prize winner in 1986
李约瑟 Lǐ Yuē sè Joseph Needham (1900-1995), British biochemist and author of Science and Civilization in China
李舜臣 Lǐ Shùn chén Yi Sunshin (1545-1598), Korean admiral and folk hero, famous for sea victories over the Japanese invaders
李国豪 Lǐ Guó háo Brandon Lee (1965-1993), American actor, son of Bruce Lee
李富春 Lǐ Fù chūn Li Fuchun (1900-1975), communist politician
李百药 Lǐ Bǎi yào Li Baiyao (565-648), Tang dynasty writer and historian, compiler of History of Qi of the Northern dynasties 北齊書|北齐书
李宝嘉 Lǐ Bǎo jiā Li Boyuan 李伯元 / or Li Baojia (1867-1906), late Qing journalist, novelist and social observer, author of Observations on the current state of officialdom 官場現形記|官场现形记
李冰冰 Lǐ Bīng bīng Li Bingbing (1973-), PRC film actress and pop star
李伯元 Lǐ Bó yuán Li Boyuan or Li Baojia 李寶嘉|李宝嘉 / (1867-1906), late Qing journalist, novelist and social observer, author of Observations on the current state of officialdom 官場現形記|官场现形记
李沧区 Lǐ cāng qū Licang district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong
李昌镐 Lǐ Chāng hào Lee Chang-ho (1975-), South Korean Go player
李朝威 Lǐ Cháo wēi Li Chaowei (c. 766-c. 820), Tang writer of fantasy fiction 傳奇|传奇, author of 柳毅傳|柳毅传
李诚恩 Lǐ Chéng ēn Euna Li, US-Korean woman journalist imprisoned as spy by North Korea in 2009
李承干 lǐ chéng gān Li
李成桂 Lǐ Chéng guì Yi Seong-gye (1335-1408), founder and first king of Korean Yi dynasty (1392-1910)
李成江 Lǐ Chéng jiāng Li Chengjiang (1979-), Chinese figure skater
李承晚 Lǐ Chéng wǎn Syngman Rhee (1875-1965), US-trained Korean politician and dictator, president of Republic of Korea 1948-1960
李重茂 Lǐ Chóng mào Li Chongmao, personal name of fifth Tang emperor Shang 唐殤帝|唐殇帝[Tang2 Shang1 Di4] (c. 695-715), reigned 710
李存勗 lǐ cún xù Li
李代数 Lǐ dài shù Lie algebra (math.)
李德林 Lǐ Dé lín Li Delin (530-590), historian of Northern Wei and Sui dynasty
李尔王 Lǐ ěr wáng King Lear, 1605 tragedy by William Shakespeare 莎士比亞|莎士比亚
李格非 Lǐ Gé fēi Li Gefei (active c. 1090), Northern Song writer and father of southern Song female poet Li Qingzhao 李清照
李公朴 Lǐ Gōng pǔ Li Gongpu (-1946), communist killed by Guomindang in Kunming in 1946
李怀远 Lǐ Huái yuǎn Li Huaiyuan (-756), senior Tang dynasty official
李会昌 Lǐ Huì chāng Lee Hoi-chang (1935-), South Korean politician
李嘉诚 Lǐ Jiā chéng Sir Li Ka-shing (1928-), Hong Kong businessman
李建成 Lǐ Jiàn chéng Li Jiancheng (589-626), eldest son of first Tang emperor Li Yuan 唐高祖李淵|唐高祖李渊, murdered by his brother 李世民 / in the Xuanwu Gate coup 玄武門之變|玄武门之变 / Professor Li Jiancheng (1964-), geophysicist and specialist in satellite geodesy
李嘉欣 Lǐ Jiā xīn Michele Monique Reis (1970-) actress, model and former Miss Hong Kong & Miss Chinese International
李劼人 Lǐ Jié rén Li Jieren (1891-1962), novelist
李季兰 Lǐ Jì Lán Li Jilan or Li Ye 李冶[Li3 Ye3] (713-784), Tang dynasty female poet
李连杰 Lǐ Lián jié Li Lianjie or Jet Li (1963-), martial arts sportsman, subsequently film star and director
李力持 lǐ lì chí Lee
李林甫 Lǐ Lín fǔ Li Linfu (-752), Tang politician, chancellor under Tang emperor Xuanzong 玄宗
李丽珊 Lǐ Lì shān Lee Lai-Shan (1970-), former windsurfing world champion from Hong Kong
李隆基 Lǐ Lōng jī personal name of seventh Tang emperor Xuanzong 唐玄宗[Tang2 Xuan2 zong1] (685-762), reigned 712-756
李绿园 Lǐ Lu:4 yuán Li Lüyuan (1707-1790), Qing dynasty writer, author of novel Lamp in the Side Street 岐路燈|岐路灯[Qi2 lu4 Deng1]
李明博 Lǐ Míng bó Lee Myung-bak (1941-), South Korean businessman, one-time chairman of Hyundai, president of South Korea 2008-2013
李敏勇 Lǐ Mǐn yǒng Li Minyong (1947-), Taiwanese poet
李汝珍 Lǐ Rǔ zhēn Li Ruzhen (c. 1763-c. 1830), Qing novelist and phonologist, author of fantasy novel Jinghua Yuan 鏡花緣|镜花缘 / or Flowers in the Mirror
李商隐 Lǐ Shāng yǐn Li Shangyin (c. 813-858), Tang poet
李世绩 lǐ shì jī Li
李叔同 Lǐ Shū tóng Liu Shutong (1880-1942), painter, Buddhist monk and distinguished figure in New Culture Movement 新文化運動|新文化运动[Xin1 Wen2 hua4 Yun4 dong4] after the Xinhai Revolution 辛亥革命[Xin1 hai4 Ge2 ming4] of 1911
李天禄 Lǐ Tiān lù Li Tianlu (1910-1998), Taiwanese master puppeteer
李天王 Lǐ tiān wáng the pagoda bearing god
李铁拐 Lǐ Tiě guǎi Iron-Crutch Li, one of the Eight Immortals 八仙[Ba1 xian1] in Chinese mythology, walking around with an iron crutch and carrying a gourd with special medicine
李娃传 Lǐ Wá Zhuàn Tale of Courtesan Li Wa, novel by Tang writer Bai Xingjian 白行簡|白行简[Bai2 Xing2 jian3] along the lines of La Traviata, favorite opera plot
李卫公 Lǐ Wèi gōng Li Wei Gong / Duke Li of Wei, official title of Li Jing 李靖[Li3 Jing4]
李先念 Lǐ Xiān niàn Li Xiannian (1909-1992), PRC general and politician
李孝恭 lǐ xiào gōng Li
李小龙 Lǐ Xiǎo lóng Bruce Lee (1940-1973), Hong Kong actor and martial arts expert
李修贤 Lǐ Xiū xián Danny Lee Sau-Yin (1953-), Hong Kong actor and director
李雪健 Lǐ Xuě jiàn Li Xuejian (1954-), Chinese actor
李彦宏 Lǐ Yàn hóng Robin Li (1968-), founder and CEO of Baidu 百度, a PRC Internet company
李延寿 Lǐ Yán shòu Li Yanshou (fl. 650), compiler of History of the Southern 南史 / and Northern Dynasties 北史
李亚鹏 Lǐ Yà péng Li Yapeng (1971-), PRC actor
李英健 lǐ yīng jiàn Marchy
李英儒 Lǐ Yīng rú Li Yingru (1913-1989), calligrapher and writer, author of many novels about the war as seen by the communists
李元昊 Lǐ Yuán hào Li Yuanhao (1003-1048), founding king of Xixia 西夏[Xi1 Xia4] around modern Ningxia 寧夏|宁夏[Ning2 xia4]
李宇春 Lǐ Yǔ chūn Li Yuchun aka Chris Lee (1984-), Chinese pop singer
李云娜 Lǐ Yún nà Euna Lee (phonetic transcription), US woman journalist imprisoned as spy by North Korea in 2009 / also written 李誠恩|李诚恩[Li3 Cheng2 en1]
李雨阳 lǐ yǔ yáng Eddie
李振藩 Lǐ Zhèn fān Li Zhenfan (1940-1973), real name of the actor Bruce Lee 李小龍|李小龙[Li3 Xiao3 long2]
李直夫 Lǐ Zhí fū Li Zhifu (c. 14th century), Yuan dynasty playwright in the 雜劇|杂剧[za2 ju4] style
李志豪 lǐ zhì háo Lee
李致和 lǐ zhì hé Daniel
李宗盛 Lǐ Zōng shèng Jonathan Lee (1958-), Taiwanese record producer and songwriter
李代桃僵 lǐ dài táo jiāng lit. the plum tree withers in place of the peach tree / to substitute one thing for another / to carry the can for sb
李氏朝鲜 Lǐ shì Cháo xiǎn Joseon, last Korean dynasty (1392-1910)
Approximate Results for 李
行李 xíng li luggage / CL:件[jian4]
槜李 zuì lǐ plum with bright red skin
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行李箱 xíng li xiāng suitcase / baggage compartment / overhead bin / (car) trunk / boot
行李架 xíng li jià luggage rack
蔡李佛 cài lǐ fó Cai Li Fo, Choy Li Fut, Choy Lay Fut, Choi Lei Fut, Choy Lai Fut, Choy Ley Fut, Choi Lei Faht, Tsai Li Fo, Choi Leih Faht - Martial Art
刺儿李 cì r lǐ gooseberry
大李杜 Dà Lǐ Dù Li Bai 李白[Li3 Bai2] and Du Fu 杜甫[Du4 Fu3]
铁拐李 Tiě guǎi Lǐ see 李鐵拐|李铁拐[Li3 Tie3 guai3]
行李袋 xíng li dài travel bag
行李房 xíng li fáng luggage office
行李票 xíng li piào baggage tag
行李员 xíng li yuán porter / bellboy
张冠李戴 Zhāng guān Lǐ dài lit. to put Zhang's hat on Li's head / to attribute sth to the wrong person (idiom) / to confuse one thing with another
投桃报李 tóu táo bào lǐ toss a peach, get back a plum (idiom) / to return a favor / to exchange gifts / Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.
张三李四 Zhāng sān Lǐ sì Zhang the Third and Li the Fourth (idiom) / Tom, Dick and Harry
瓜田李下 guā tián lǐ xià abbr. for 瓜田不納履，李下不整冠|瓜田不纳履，李下不整冠[gua1 tian2 bu4 na4 lu:3 , li3 xia4 bu4 zheng3 guan1]
艳如桃李 yàn rú táo lǐ lit. beautiful as peach and prune / fig. radiant beauty
张王李赵 Zhāng Wáng Lǐ Zhào anyone / Mr Average / any Tom, Dick or Harry
携带行李  carry-on luggage
随身行李  carry-on luggage
托运行李 tuō yùn xíng li luggage that has been checked in (on flight)
以李报桃 yǐ lǐ bào táo lit. give a plum in exchange for a peach / to return a favor (idiom)
伯纳斯·李  Sir Tim Berners-Lee (1955-), British computer scientist and creator of the internet
伯纳斯・李 Bó nà sī · Lǐ Sir Tim Berners-Lee (1955-), British computer scientist and co-creator of the World Wide Web
伯纳斯·李 Bó nà sī · Lǐ Sir Tim Berners-Lee (1955-), British computer scientist and co-creator of the World Wide Web
大马士革李 Dà mǎ shì gé lǐ damson (fruit)
唐高祖李渊 Táng Gāo zǔ Lǐ Yuān Li Yuan (566-635), first Tang emperor Gaozu, reigned 618-626
行李搬运工 xíng lǐ bān yùn gōng baggage handler
行李传送带 xíng li chuán sòng dài luggage conveyor belt / carousel
旋转行李传送带 xuán zhuǎn xíng li chuán sòng dài luggage conveyor belt / carousel
张家长，李家短 Zhāng jiā cháng , Lǐ jiā duǎn lit. the Zhangs are better off than the Lis (idiom) / to gossip about the neighbors
唐太宗李卫公问对 Táng Tài zōng Lǐ Wèi Gōng Wèn duì "Duke Li of Wei Answering Emperor Taizong of Tang", military treatise attributed to Li Jing 李靖[Li3 Jing4] and one of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China 武經七書|武经七书[Wu3 jing1 Qi1 shu1]
瓜田不纳履，李下不整冠 guā tián bù nà lu:3 , lǐ xià bù zhěng guān lit. don't tie your shoelaces in a melon patch, and don't adjust your hat under a plum tree (idiom) / fig. don't do anything that might arouse suspicion / innocent acts may be misconstrued
张三，李四，王五，赵六 Zhāng sān , Lǐ sì , Wáng wǔ , Zhào liù four proverbial names / Tom, Dick and Harry
海运旅客及其行李雅典公约  Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea
国际铁路客运和行李托运公约  International Convention concerning the Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Rail
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