How common it is
梨 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say lí slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
梨是一种水果。
lí shì yì zhǒng shuǐ guǒ。
梨 means pear, a fruit.
Context note
梨常用于食物、水果和颜色。
lí cháng yòng yú shí wù 、 shuǐ guǒ hé yán sè。
It is often used with food, fruit, and color.
5 examples
我喜欢吃梨。
wǒ xǐ huan chī lí。
I like eating pears.
梨很甜。
lí hěn tián。
Pears are very sweet.
他买了一个梨。
tā mǎi le yí gè lí。
He bought a pear.
梨可以直接吃。
lí kě yǐ zhí jiē chī。
Pears can be eaten directly.
这个梨很大。
zhè ge lí hěn dà。
This pear is very big.
5 mini stories
妈妈从市场买了梨。
mā ma cóng shì chǎng mǎi le lí。
Mom bought pears from the market.
老师让孩子认识梨。
lǎo shī ràng hái zi rèn shi lí。
The teacher asked the children to learn about pears.
他把梨切开吃。
tā bǎ lí qiè kāi chī。
He cut the pear and ate it.
梨的味道很清新。
lí de wèi dào hěn qīng xīn。
The taste of pear is very fresh.
秋天的时候，梨最好吃。
qiū tiān de shí hòu， lí zuì hǎo chī。
Pears are tastiest in autumn.