How to Write 揖
The character 揖 (yī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
揖 is pronounced yī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bow with hands clasped.
Common Words with 揖
作揖
zuò yī
to bow with hands clasped
揖礼
yī lǐ
traditional hand-clasping bow
拜揖
bài yī
To bow with hands clasped
Example Sentences
他向大家作揖。
tā xiàng dà jiā zuò yī
He made a traditional bow to everyone.
这是传统的揖礼。
zhè shì chuán tǒng de yī lǐ
This is a traditional bow with hands clasped.
进门要先拜揖。
jìn mén yào xiān bài yī
One must bow first when entering the door.
Practice Writing 揖 (yī)
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