丽

lì

Meaning

beautiful, splendid

Five Elements

fire

Gender

Female

Strokes

Meaning & Cultural Context

丽 (lì) means beautiful, splendid, and elegant. In Chinese culture, this character represents both physical beauty and moral excellence. It is associated with the concept of 美丽 (měilì) - beauty in all its forms.

Using in Chinese Names

丽 is one of the most popular characters in Chinese female names, expressing the hope that the bearer will be beautiful, elegant, and have a splendid life. It conveys both physical beauty and inner grace. Popular combinations include 丽娜 (Lìnà - beautiful grace), 丽婷 (Lìtíng - beautiful and graceful), and 丽雅 (Lìyǎ - beautiful and elegant).

Personality & Impression

The character 丽 suggests someone who is beautiful, elegant, and has refined taste. People with this character are often seen as graceful, aesthetically minded, and having good presence.

For Foreigners

丽 is an excellent choice for foreigners who want to convey beauty and elegance. It is universally positive and works well in both traditional and modern contexts.

Style & Personality

traditional modern elegant

Popular Name Combinations

Common two-character names that include 丽:

丽一 lì yī

beautiful, splendid, unity, singular, whole

traditional, modern

丽丰 lì fēng

beautiful, splendid, abundant, fruitful, plentiful

traditional, modern

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Frequently Asked Questions

丽 means 'beautiful' or 'splendid' in Chinese. In names, it represents the hope that the bearer will be beautiful, elegant, and live a splendid life.

While traditionally more common in female names, 丽 can be used in male names to convey excellence and splendor. It is relatively uncommon in male names.

Popular combinations include 丽娜 (beautiful grace), 丽婷 (beautiful and graceful), and 丽雅 (beautiful and elegant). It pairs well with characters suggesting grace, elegance, or preciousness.

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