倚 (yǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倚 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倚 (yǐ) means "lean on / rely on". with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 倚 stroke by stroke?

倚 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 倚 and 佩?

倚 (yǐ) and 佩 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 倚?

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

Q: What common words use 倚?

Common words containing 倚 include: 倚靠 (yǐ kào) — lean on / depend on; 倚门 (yǐ mén) — lean against the door; 倚重 (yǐ zhòng) — rely heavily on / place great trust in.

How to Write 倚

The character 倚 (yǐ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

倚 is pronounced yǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means lean on / rely on.

Common Words with 倚

倚靠 yǐ kào

lean on / depend on

倚门 yǐ mén

lean against the door

倚重 yǐ zhòng

rely heavily on / place great trust in

Example Sentences

他倚靠在墙边。

tā yǐ kào zài qiáng biān

He leaned against the wall.

她倚门而望。

tā yǐ mén ér wàng

She leaned against the door and looked out.

他深受老板倚重。

tā shēn shòu lǎo bǎn yǐ zhòng

He is highly valued and relied upon by his boss.

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 倚 (yǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倚

What does 倚 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倚 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倚?

What common words use 倚?

How to Write 倚 (yǐ)