li
1the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
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a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).
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(in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.
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link; links.
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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)
lithium.
Other definitions for L.I. (7 of 7)
British. light infantry.
Long Island.
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How to use li in a sentence
Among the short poems that constitute the volume called Lis Isclo d'Or are a number of masterpieces.
Frdric Mistral | Charles Alfred DownerWho will inform us that Scapin bears the fleur de lis on his arms, and who is very glad he does so?
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La BruyreThen was seen on the altar a miter glittering with precious stones, and a large sword ornamented with fleur-de-lis.
Chicot the Jester | Alexandre Dumas, PereThe long scarlet saddle-cloth, that covered his horse almost wholly, was likewise embroidered in gold fleur-de-lis.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueHe would still exclude slave-labour sugar; but on free-labour sugar, the differential duties would be reduced from lis.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for li (1 of 4)
/ (liː) /
a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards
Origin of li
1British Dictionary definitions for li (2 of 4)
Liechtenstein
British Dictionary definitions for Li (3 of 4)
lithium
British Dictionary definitions for LI (4 of 4)
Long Island
Light Infantry
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Scientific definitions for Li
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