li

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noun Music.

the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.

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Origin of li

Alteration of la¹

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li²

[ lee ]

/ li /

noun, plural li.

a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).

Origin of li

First recorded in 1580–90; from Chinese lǐ

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li³

[ lee ]

/ li /

noun

(in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.

Origin of li

First recorded in 1910–15, from Chinese lǐ

Other definitions for li (4 of 7)

link; links.

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[ lee ]

/ li /

noun

a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.

the Kadai language of the Li.

Other definitions for li (6 of 7)

Symbol, Chemistry.

lithium.

Other definitions for li (7 of 7)

L.I.

abbreviation

British. light infantry.

Long Island.

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How to use li in a sentence

"F-two-e-l-i-n-g," replied the child, without a moment's hesitation.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXV, June, 1852|Various
This vessel was regarded as a distinct improvement upon the "L-I," although the latter could boast some great achievements.
Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War|Frederick A. Talbot
General Watts called on phone and confirmed it was K-l-i-h-r.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Going back to the record on this Klihr, it does appear, in fact, to be K-l-i-h-r.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

For instance, "I shall always address you in your own S-n-i-v-e-l-i-n-g d-r-a-w-l, baby."
The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 3, 1876-1885|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for li (1 of 4)

li¹

/ (liː) /

noun

a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards

Word Origin for li

from Chinese

British Dictionary definitions for li (2 of 4)

li²

the internet domain name for

Liechtenstein

British Dictionary definitions for li (3 of 4)

the chemical symbol for

lithium

British Dictionary definitions for li (4 of 4)

abbreviation for

Long Island

Light Infantry

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Scientific definitions for li

The symbol for lithium.