噫 (yī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 噫 (yī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 噫 (yī) means "alas or oh". with 16 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 噫 stroke by stroke?

噫 has 16 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 噫 and 㕡?

噫 (yī) and 㕡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 噫?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 噫?

Common words containing 噫 include: 噫 (yī) — alas or oh.

How to Write 噫

The character 噫 (yī) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

噫 is pronounced yī in Mandarin Chinese. It means alas or oh.

Common Words with 噫

噫 yī

alas or oh

Example Sentences

噫，你怎么在这儿？

yī nǐ zěn me zài zhè ér

Hey, what are you doing here?

噫，这事真奇怪。

yī zhè shì zhēn qí guài

Oh, this is really strange.

噫，好香啊。

yī hǎo xiāng a

Oh, it smells so good.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

嗽 sòu

嗾 sǒu

Practice Writing 噫 (yī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 噫

What does 噫 (yī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 噫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 噫 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 噫?

What common words use 噫?

How to Write 噫 (yī)