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li
1[ lee ]
noun
, Music.
- the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
li
2[ lee ]
noun
, plural li.
- a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).
li
3[ lee ]
noun
- (in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.
li
4- link; links.
Li
5[ lee ]
noun
- a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.
- the Kadai language of the Li.
Li
6Symbol, Chemistry.
- lithium.
L.I.
7abbreviation for
- British. light infantry.
- Long Island.
Li
1the chemical symbol for
- lithium
li
2/ liː /
noun
- a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards
LI
3abbreviation for
- Long Island
- Light Infantry
li
4the internet domain name for
- Liechtenstein
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Word History and Origins
Origin of li2
First recorded in 1580–90; from Chinese lǐ
Origin of li3
First recorded in 1910–15, from Chinese lǐ
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Word History and Origins
Origin of li1
from Chinese
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