例

lì

noun #7,109

Meanings

1 example; case; instance
2 rule; regulation
3 precedent

Examples

请举个例子。

Qǐng jǔ gè lìzi.

Please give an example.

比如说，例如……

Bǐrú shuō, lìrú...

For instance, for example...

这是一个特例。

Zhè shì yī gè tèlì.

This is a special case.

Tips

usage

例 is used in: 例子 (example), 例如 (for example), 例外 (exception), 惯例 (convention), 案例 (case study), 病例 (medical case). It is more formal/written in tone.

Stroke Order

例 lì