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

Q: What does 遗 (yí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遗 (yí) means "To leave behind; to lose; legacy". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遗 stroke by stroke?

遗 has 12 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 遗 and 逋?

遗 (yí) and 逋 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 遗?

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 遗?

Common words containing 遗 include: 遗憾 (yí hàn) — Regret; pity; 遗产 (yí chǎn) — Heritage; inheritance; 遗失 (yí shī) — To lose (something).

How to Write 遗

The character 遗 (yí) is written with 12 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

遗 is pronounced yí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To leave behind; to lose; legacy.

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

Common Words with 遗

遗憾 yí hàn

Regret; pity

遗产 yí chǎn

Heritage; inheritance

遗失 yí shī

To lose (something)

Example Sentences

没去成北京，我很遗憾。

méi qù chéng běi jīng wǒ hěn yí hàn

I regret that I couldn't make it to Beijing.

这是他留下的遗产。

zhè shì tā liú xià de yí chǎn

This is the legacy he left behind.

我的护照遗失了。

wǒ de hù zhào yí shī le

My passport is lost.

Similar Characters

逋 bū

逍 xiāo

透 tòu

Practice Writing 遗 (yí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遗

What does 遗 (yí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遗 and 逋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遗?

What common words use 遗?

How to Write 遗 (yí)