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li
1[ lee ]
noun
Music.
- the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
li
2[ lee ]
noun
plural li.
- a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).
li
3[ lee ]
noun
- (in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.
li
4- link; links.
Li
5[ lee ]
noun
- a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.
- the Kadai language of the Li.
Li
6Symbol, Chemistry.
- lithium.
L.I.
7abbreviation for
- British. light infantry.
- Long Island.
Li
1the chemical symbol for
- lithium
LI
2abbreviation for
- Long Island
- Light Infantry
li
3/ ː /
noun
- a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards
li
4the internet domain name for
- Liechtenstein
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of li2
First recorded in 1580–90; from Chinese ǐ
Origin of li3
First recorded in 1910–15, from Chinese ǐ
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of li1
from Chinese
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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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