˜yĐÄvlog

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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
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LI

2

abbreviation for

  1. Long Island
  2. Light Infantry
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li

3

/ ±ôŸ±Ë /

noun

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

4

the internet domain name for

  1. Liechtenstein
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of li1

Alteration of la 1

Origin of li2

First recorded in 1580–90; from Chinese ±ôǐ

Origin of li3

First recorded in 1910–15, from Chinese ±ôǐ
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of li1

from Chinese
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Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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