列入

• Pinyin: liè rù
• Hanzi breakdown: 列 = 歹 (row) + 刂 (knife) — to arrange; 入 = pictograph of entering — to enter into a list

Meaning

To include in; to list as; to be placed on. To officially include something into a list, category, or plan.

A formal verb used when something is officially added to a list, plan, or classification. Commonly paired with 名单 (list), 计划 (plan), or 世界遗产 (World Heritage). The emphasis is on formal inclusion rather than casual addition.

Examples

1. 这个景点已经被列入世界文化遗产名录。 This scenic spot has already been included on the World Cultural Heritage list.
2. 我们把这个问题列入了下次会议的讨论内容。 We included this issue in the discussion topics for the next meeting.
3. 他的名字被列入了优秀员工名单。 His name was placed on the outstanding employee list.

Usage Guide

Context: official, planning

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这座古城已被列入保护名单。(This ancient city has been included on the protection list.)
• 公司把培训列入了年度计划。(The company included training in the annual plan.)

Don't Say

• 我把苹果列入了购物单 — for a casual shopping list, use 加到 or 写上 instead; 列入 is for formal or official listings

Origin & History

列 means 'to arrange in order' and 入 means 'to enter.' Together they describe placing something into an ordered list or category.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal