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

Q: What does 移 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 移 (yí) means "to move; to shift". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 移 stroke by stroke?

移 has 11 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 移 and 秋?

移 (yí) and 秋 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 移?

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

Q: What common words use 移?

Common words containing 移 include: 移动 (yí dòng) — to move; mobile; 移开 (yí kāi) — to move aside; to move away; 移民 (yí mín) — immigrant; to immigrate.

How to Write 移

The character 移 (yí) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 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

移 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to move; to shift.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 移 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 移

移动 yí dòng

to move; mobile

移开 yí kāi

to move aside; to move away

移民 yí mín

immigrant; to immigrate

Example Sentences

手机可以移动。

shǒu jī kě yǐ yí dòng

Mobile phones are portable.

请把椅子移开。

qǐng bǎ yǐ zi yí kāi

Please move the chair away.

他想移民去国外。

tā xiǎng yí mín qù guó wài

He wants to emigrate abroad.

Similar Characters

秋 qiū

种 zhǒng

科 kē

Practice Writing 移 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 移

What does 移 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 移 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 移 and 秋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 移?

What common words use 移?

How to Write 移 (yí)