仪 (yí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 仪 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仪 (yí) means "ceremony / appearance / instrument". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 仪 stroke by stroke?

仪 has 5 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 仪 and 亿?

仪 (yí) and 亿 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 仪?

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

Q: What common words use 仪?

Common words containing 仪 include: 礼仪 (lǐ yí) — Etiquette / Protocol; 仪表 (yí biǎo) — appearance / meter / gauge; 仪器 (yí qì) — instrument / apparatus.

How to Write 仪

The character 仪 (yí) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

仪 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means ceremony / appearance / instrument.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 仪 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 仪

礼仪 lǐ yí

Etiquette / Protocol

仪表 yí biǎo

appearance / meter / gauge

仪器 yí qì

instrument / apparatus

Example Sentences

我们要讲礼仪。

wǒ men yào jiǎng lǐ yí

We should practice etiquette.

他的仪表很大方。

tā de yí biǎo hěn dà fāng

He has a very poised appearance.

实验室有新仪器。

shí yàn shì yǒu xīn yí qì

The laboratory has new instruments.

Similar Characters

亿 yì

什 shén

仁 rén

Practice Writing 仪 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仪

What does 仪 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仪 and 亿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仪?

What common words use 仪?

How to Write 仪 (yí)