How to Write 衣
The character 衣 (yī) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衣 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
衣 is pronounced yī in Mandarin Chinese. It means clothes; clothing; garment.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 衣 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 衣
Example Sentences
我喜欢这件衣服。
wǒ xǐ huān zhè jiàn yī fú
I like this outfit.
冬天要穿大衣。
dōng tiān yào chuān dà yī
One needs to wear a coat in winter.
洗衣机在洗手间。
xǐ yī jī zài xǐ shǒu jiān
The washing machine is in the bathroom.
Similar Characters
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