lɑɪ

Definitions

1. noun

a Chinese unit of weight and volume, equivalent to about 1/4 of a kilogram or 1.3 pints

“The Chinese merchant sold the goods by weight, using li as the unit of measurement.”

2. noun

a Chinese surname

“The Li family has been living in this town for generations.”

3. abbreviation

a prefix used in some Chinese words, meaning ‘profit’ or ‘benefit’

“Li is often used in business terms to indicate profit or gain.”

4. prefix

a prefix used in some Chinese words, meaning ‘profit’ or ‘benefit’

“Li is often used in business terms to indicate profit or gain.”