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

li

²

the internet domain name for

1. Liechtenstein

li

³

/ liː /

noun

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

LI

⁴

abbreviation for

1. Long Island
2. Light Infantry

Word History and Origins

Origin of li¹

Alteration of la ¹

Origin of li²

First recorded in 1580–90; from Chinese lǐ

Origin of li³

First recorded in 1910–15, from Chinese lǐ

Word History and Origins

Origin of li¹

from Chinese

Example Sentences

But here they are, stage names spelled out in neon across the iconic marquee: MAPEI AND LYKKE LI.

From The Daily Beast

The doctors did not tell the young man to his face; Li was left in the hallway while they spoke to his grandfather.

From The Daily Beast

In March 2012, 17-year old Li Mengnan walked into a Beijing hospital.

From The Daily Beast

If the doctor had time to work with Li, he might have seen that his back pain was atypical and detected AS in the first visit.

From The Daily Beast

“Most of the fans gave their full understanding to Li's retirement decision,” Liu wrote in an email.

From The Daily Beast

Some even went 'jusqu' l'Arbre sec, Ou li oisel pendent au bec.'

From Project Gutenberg

Somewhat on the model of the French va-et-vient is the word li mounto-davalo, the ups and downs.

From Project Gutenberg

An excellent example of accentual verse set to an already existing melody is seen in Li Bon Prouvençau.

From Project Gutenberg

Mèste Ambroi, declining at first to sing, says "Li mirau soun creba!"

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Ha-ha-have my head sha-a-ved, dress myself up li-like a Turk?

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