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

Q: What does 贻 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贻 (yí) means "Give; leave behind; cause". with 9 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贻 stroke by stroke?

贻 has 9 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贻 and 贡?

贻 (yí) and 贡 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 贻?

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

Q: What common words use 贻?

Common words containing 贻 include: 贻误 (yí wù) — Mislead; delay; botch; 贻笑 (yí xiào) — Become a laughing stock; 贻害 (yí hài) — Bring harm; leave a legacy of trouble.

How to Write 贻

The character 贻 (yí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

贻 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Give; leave behind; cause.

Common Words with 贻

贻误 yí wù

Mislead; delay; botch

贻笑 yí xiào

Become a laughing stock

贻害 yí hài

Bring harm; leave a legacy of trouble

Example Sentences

不要贻误了工作。

bú yào yí wù le gōng zuò

Don't delay the work.

这件事让人贻笑。

zhè jiàn shì ràng rén yí xiào

This matter makes one a laughingstock.

这种做法贻害很大。

zhè zhǒng zuò fǎ yí hài hěn dà

This practice causes great harm.

Similar Characters

贡 gòng

财 cái

责 zé

Practice Writing 贻 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贻

What does 贻 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贻 and 贡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贻?

What common words use 贻?

How to Write 贻 (yí)