li in French
li in French is li — li means a traditional Chinese unit of distance, now standardized at about half a kilometer.
li in French
li
The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).
What does "li" mean?
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noun A traditional Chinese unit of distance, now standardized at about half a kilometer.
"The old milestones marked the distance in li rather than miles."
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noun (in Confucian thought) Proper ritual, etiquette, and behavior expected in social and ceremonial life.
"Confucius taught that li was essential to maintaining social harmony."
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li in a sentence
- The old milestones marked the distance in li rather than miles.
- Confucius taught that li was essential to maintaining social harmony.
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What is "li" in French?
"li" in French is li. li means: A traditional Chinese unit of distance, now standardized at about half a kilometer.
How do you use "li" in a sentence?
Example: "The old milestones marked the distance in li rather than miles." In French, "li" is li.
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