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How to Write 怡 (yí) — Meaning “joyful; pleasant”

yí HSK Level 7 8 strokes Radical: 忄

怡 (yí) means "joyful; pleasant" in Chinese. It has 8 strokes with the radical 忄, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 25% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 心旷神怡 (xīn kuàng shén yí), 怡然 (yí rán), 怡情 (yí qíng).

Due to its 8 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 怡 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 怡

The character 怡 (yí) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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What Does yí (怡) Mean in Chinese?

怡 means joyful; pleasant.

As an HSK Level 7 character, 怡 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character怡
Pinyinyí (yi)
Meaningjoyful; pleasant
Strokes8
Radical忄
HSK Level7
Difficulty3.7/5

Origin of 怡

怡 combines the heart radical 忄 (xīn) with 台 (tái, meaning 'platform' or 'harmony'). The heart on a harmonious platform suggests a feeling of inner joy and pleasantness. This compound reflects the idea that joy arises from a balanced, settled heart.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture your joyful heart (忄) sitting comfortably on a raised platform (台), smiling at the pleasant view.

Common Words with 怡

心旷神怡 xīn kuàng shén yí
relaxed and happy; refreshed
怡然 yí rán
happy and relaxed
怡情 yí qíng
to soothe the mind; to cultivate the spirit

Example Sentences

这里的风景让人心旷神怡。

zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng ràng rén xīn kuàng shén yí

The scenery here is refreshing and uplifting.

他怡然自得地看书。

tā yí rán zì dé dì kàn shū

He is reading a book with great contentment.

听音乐可以怡情。

tīng yīn yuè kě yǐ yí qíng

Listening to music can soothe the mind.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
怡 (current) yí 8 忄
忏 chàn 6 忄
忕 shì 6 忄
忖 cǔn 6 忄
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Frequently Asked Questions about 怡

怡 has the radical 忄 (heart) on the left and the component 台 (platform) on the right. The heart radical connects to emotions, and together they suggest a heart feeling calm and joyful, like being on a peaceful platform.

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