Chinese mile en · NOUN
Etymology
By analogy with the similar Roman mile and English mile, although the li was somewhat shorter.
Meanings
- A li, a traditional Chinese unit of distance equal to 1500 Chinese feet or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese miles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |