里里
Basic Meaning
n
Often used with "儿" in spoken language, e.g., "被里儿".
lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); inside layer; reverse side of fabric
（～儿）衣服、被褥等东西不露在外面的那一层；纺织品的反面。
Words:
被里儿衣服里儿鞋里儿箱子里儿
Sentences:
- 这件衣服的里儿很柔The lining of this clothing is very soft.
- 被里儿需要经常清The lining of the quilt needs to be washed regularly.
n
Commonly used to indicate location or direction, e.g., "手里" means "in hand".
inside; interior (opposite of "外")
方位词。里边（跟“外”相对）。
Words:
里屋里圈往里走手里碗里
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 请往里走，里面有座位Please go inside, there are seats inside.
- 碗里有很多米饭There is a lot of rice in the bowl.
n
Used in terms like "邻里" for community or local area, often in formal or historical contexts.
neighborhood; lane (traditional unit of five households)
街坊（古代五家为邻，五邻为里）。
Words:
邻里里弄里巷
Sentences:
- 邻里之间应该互相帮助Neighbors should help each other.
- 这条里弄很有历史感This lane has a strong historical feel.
n
Typically used in literary or formal contexts, e.g., "故里" means "hometown".
hometown; native place
家乡。
Words:
同里故里乡里返里
Sentences:
- 他的故里在南方His hometown is in the south.
- 退休后，他选择回到故里。After retiring, he chose to return to his hometown.
q
A traditional measurement, still used in some contexts like place names or idioms.
li (Chinese unit of length, equal to 500 meters or 1/2 kilometer)
市制长度单位，1市里等于500米，即1/2公里。
Words:
十里长街
Sentences:
- 从我家到学校大约有五里路It's about five li from my home to the school.
- 十里长街非常热闹The ten-li long street is very lively.
n
Forms common words like "这里" (here), "那里" (there), "哪里" (where).
attached to "这, 那, 哪" to indicate place
附在“这、那、哪”等后面表示处所。
Sentences:
- 这里很安静It's very quiet here.
- 你的书在那里Your book is over there.
n
Used in phrases like "往少里说" (to put it mildly), indicating a manner or degree.
attached to certain monosyllabic adjectives to indicate direction or aspect
方位词。附在某些单音节形容词后面，表示方向、方面。
Words:
往少里说朝斜里拉
Sentences:
- 往少里说，他迟到了十分钟To put it mildly, he was ten minutes late.
- 朝斜里拉，绳子会断If you pull it at an angle, the rope will break.
Writing & Component
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Structuresingle
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