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

Q: What does 椅 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 椅 (yǐ) means "Chair". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 椅 stroke by stroke?

椅 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 椅 and 柴?

椅 (yǐ) and 柴 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 椅?

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

Q: What common words use 椅?

Common words containing 椅 include: 椅子 (yǐ zi) — Chair; 沙发椅 (shā fā yǐ) — Armchair; 折叠椅 (zhé dié yǐ) — folding chair.

How to Write 椅

The character 椅 (yǐ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

椅 is pronounced yǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chair.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 椅 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 椅

椅子 yǐ zi

Chair

沙发椅 shā fā yǐ

Armchair

折叠椅 zhé dié yǐ

folding chair

Example Sentences

请坐在椅子上。

qǐng zuò zài yǐ zi shàng

Please sit on the chair.

这个沙发椅很舒服。

zhè ge shā fā yǐ hěn shū fú

This armchair is very comfortable.

我买了一把折叠椅。

wǒ mǎi le yī bǎ zhé dié yǐ

I bought a folding chair.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

Practice Writing 椅 (yǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 椅

What does 椅 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 椅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 椅 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 椅?

What common words use 椅?

How to Write 椅 (yǐ)