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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LI

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LI

li  [liː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Li is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of li in the English dictionary

The definition of li in the dictionary is a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LI

lhd
lherzolite
Li Peng
Li Po
Li T´ai-po
liabilities
liability
liability engineering
liability insurance
liability suit
liable
liableness
liaise
liaison
liaison officer
liana
liane
liang
lianoid

Synonyms and antonyms of li in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «li» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LI

Find out the translation of li to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of li from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «li» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

li
570 millions of speakers

English

li
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Li
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

li
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

li
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Li
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

li
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Li
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

li
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Li
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

li
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

li
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

li
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Li
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Li
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

li
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

li
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

li
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

li
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of li

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LI»

The term «li» is very widely used and occupies the 1.486 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of li
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «li» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «li» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about li

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LI»

Discover the use of li in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to li and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social ...
It's an unstoppable groundswell that affects every industry yet it's still utterly foreign to most companies running things now.
Charlene Li, Josh Bernoff, 2011
2
The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics
This is an account of the essential aspects of the new physics for those with little or no knowledge of mathematics or science.
Gary Zukav, 2012
3
The Private Life of Chairman Mao
Dr. Li recorded many of these conversations in his diaries, as well as in his memory. In this book, Dr. Li vividly reconstructs his extraordinary time with Chairman Mao. NOTE: This edition does not include a photo insert.
Li Zhi-Sui, 2011
4
Li Po and Tu Fu
Offers translations of poems by the two Chinese writers.
Arthur R. V. Cooper, 1973
5
Li: Dynamic Form in Nature
A short, illustrated introduction to Li, the sister science to Feng Shui, the study of naturally occurring shapes and patterns. Illustrations.
‎2003
6
China's Leaders: The New Generation
The book concludes with the intriguing notion that this generation of leaders may have a better understanding of its peersO concerns and therefore may make the regime more accountable to its people, thus contributing to, rather than ...
Cheng Li, 2001
7
Li Chʻing-chao, Complete Poems
The Complete Poems of Li Ch'ing-chao (1084-c. 1151) brings together for the first time in English translation all the surviving verse of China's greatest woman poet.
Qingzhao Li, Kenneth Rexroth, Ling Zhong, 1979
8
The Invention of Li Yu
This is a splendid introduction to the art and persona of a Chinese master of style and ingenuity.
Patrick Hanan, 1988
9
Breaking the Alabaster Jar: Conversations with Li-Young Lee
Twelve extensive interviews covering twenty years of aesthetic and spiritual insights from a beloved American poet.
Li-Young Lee, Earl G. Ingersoll, 2006
10
Rose: Poems
Table of Contents I.EpistleThe GiftPersimmonsThe Weight Of SweetnessFrom BlossomsDreaming Of HairEarly In The MorningWaterFalling: The CodeNocturneMy IndigoIrisesEating AloneII.Always A RoseIII.Eating TogetherI Ask My Mother To SingAsh, ...
Li-Young Lee, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term li is used in the context of the following news items.
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L.I. businessman charged with DWI after crash killed 4 women - NY …
The sad quartet were in the car with Joelle Dimonte, 25, of Elwood, L.I.; Melissa Angela Crai, 23, of Scarsdale, Westchester County; Alicia ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Community mourns victims of LI limo crash, pray for survivors …
Three women are still recovering at the hospital after Saturday's deadly limo crash in Cutchogue. One of those survivors is 23-year-old Melissa ... «WABC-TV, Jul 15»
3
Girl, 5, drowns in pool during LI block party - New York Daily News
Two people, including a 5-year-old girl, died in tragic weekend drownings, police said Sunday. Carissa Walker of Farmingville, L.I., was found ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Wan Li, China farming reformer, dies at 98 : Times Argus Online
HONG KONG — Wan Li, the Communist Party leader who helped end the failed Mao-era policy of collective farming, which had left rural ... «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
5
Sportswear brand Li Ning in crisis management after posting map of …
A social media gaffe has overshadowed American basketball star Dwyane Wade's Chinese tour after sponsor Li Ning posted a map of China ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
6
Xiaomi launches $35 Li-Ning 'smart shoes' that track your running …
In collaboration with Chinese sportswear firm Li-Ning, Xiaomi's subsidiary, Huami Technology, has unveiled a pair of trainers, the Li-Ning smart ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
7
Michael Puorro, North Bellmore retiree, challenges PSEG LI bill for …
North Bellmore resident Michael Puorro, shows off his $14,000 electric bill while standing near his new meter at his home, Friday, July 17, 2015 ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
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Cellist Qin Li-Wei offers sparkling reading of William Walton's Cello …
Chinese-Australian cellist Qin Li- Wei has become a permanent fixture in Singapore's musical scene, thanks to his position as head of cello ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
9
City Stars 1-2 AFC Leopards: Mango'li double lifts Ingwe - Goal.com
AFC Leopards fought from a goal down to claim all three points against Nairobi City Stars in an entertaining fixture played at Nyayo Stadium on ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
10
Made.com are Investing for International Expansion: Li - Bloomberg …
Online retailer made.com's CEO Ning Li speaks with Manus Cranny on “The Pulse” about his company's course for growth, funded by millions ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Li [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/li>. May 2024 ».
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