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

Q: What does 冝 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 冝 (yí) means "Suitable (archaic form of 宜)". with 7 strokes and the radical 冖.

Q: How do you write 冝 stroke by stroke?

冝 has 7 strokes. The radical is 冖. 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 冝 and 写?

冝 (yí) and 写 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 冝?

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

Q: What common words use 冝?

Common words containing 冝 include: 便宜 (pián yi) — Cheap / Inexpensive; 适冝 (shì yí) — suitable; appropriate (variant); 冝人 (yí rén) — Pleasant or charming (archaic form of 宜人).

How to Write 冝

The character 冝 (yí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冖 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

冝 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Suitable (archaic form of 宜).

Common Words with 冝

便宜 pián yi

Cheap / Inexpensive

适冝 shì yí

suitable; appropriate (variant)

冝人 yí rén

Pleasant or charming (archaic form of 宜人)

Example Sentences

这件衣服很便宜。

zhè jiàn yī fú hěn pián yi

This piece of clothing is very cheap.

这里的气候很适冝。

zhè lǐ de qì hòu hěn shì yí

The climate here is very pleasant.

这里的景色冝人。

zhè lǐ de jǐng sè yí rén

The scenery here is pleasant.

Similar Characters

写 xiě

军 jūn

农 nóng

Practice Writing 冝 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 冝

What does 冝 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 冝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 冝 and 写?

What mistakes do learners make writing 冝?

What common words use 冝?

How to Write 冝 (yí)