How to Write 矣
The character 矣 (yǐ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 矢 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
矣 is pronounced yǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means (particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate completion or change).
Common Words with 矣
悔之晚矣
huǐ zhī wǎn yǐ
it is too late for regrets
矣哉
yǐ zāi
(exclamatory particle combination)
鲜矣
xiān yǐ
Rarely seen / Seldom
Example Sentences
错过机会，悔之晚矣。
cuò guò jī huì huǐ zhī wǎn yǐ
Once the opportunity is missed, it's too late for regrets.
悲矣哉！
bēi yǐ zāi
How sad it is!
这种好人鲜矣。
zhè zhǒng hǎo rén xiān yǐ
Good people like this are rare indeed.
Practice Writing 矣 (yǐ)
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