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

Q: What does 迤 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 迤 (yí) means "winding". with 8 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迤 stroke by stroke?

迤 has 8 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迤 and 巡?

迤 (yí) and 巡 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 迤?

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

Q: What common words use 迤?

Common words containing 迤 include: 逶迤 (wēi yí) — winding and meandering; 迤逦 (yǐ lǐ) — winding / meandering; 向北迤 (xiàng běi yí) — to extend northward.

How to Write 迤

The character 迤 (yí) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

迤 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means winding.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: yí, yǐ.

Common Words with 迤

逶迤 wēi yí

winding and meandering

迤逦 yǐ lǐ

winding / meandering

向北迤 xiàng běi yí

to extend northward

Example Sentences

山路逶迤。

shān lù wēi yí

The mountain road is winding.

沿途风景迤逦。

yán tú fēng jǐng yǐ lǐ

The scenery along the way is winding and beautiful.

道路向北迤。

dào lù xiàng běi yí

The road winds to the north.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

达 dá

迁 qiān

Practice Writing 迤 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迤

What does 迤 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迤 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迤?

What common words use 迤?

How to Write 迤 (yí)