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

Q: What does 怡 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 怡 (yí) means "joyful; pleasant". with 8 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怡 stroke by stroke?

怡 has 8 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 怡 and 忏?

怡 (yí) and 忏 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 怡?

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

Q: What common words use 怡?

Common words containing 怡 include: 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.

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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

怡 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means joyful; pleasant.

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

忏 chàn

忕 shì

忖 cǔn

Practice Writing 怡 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怡

What does 怡 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怡 and 忏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怡?

What common words use 怡?

How to Write 怡 (yí)