历历

歷歷
lìlì
adjective

Meanings

  1. 1 distinct; clearly visible one by one
  2. 2 vivid (of memories)

Examples

HSK 6
Húshuǐ hěn qīng, shuǐdǐ de shítou lìlì kějiàn.
The lake is so clear that every stone on the bottom can be seen.
HSK 7-9
Wǎngshì lìlì, fǎngfú jiù fāshēng zài zuótiān.
The past comes back vividly, as if it happened only yesterday.

Tips

usage
Mostly in set phrases: 历历在目 (vivid as if before one's eyes) and 历历可数 (every one can be counted). 崔颢's 黄鹤楼 has 晴川历历汉阳树, the trees of Hanyang standing out clearly across the sunlit river.

Stroke Order

历 lì