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

Q: What does 钇 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钇 (yǐ) means "Yttrium (chemical element)". with 6 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钇 stroke by stroke?

钇 has 6 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钇 and 钅?

钇 (yǐ) and 钅 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 钇?

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

Q: What common words use 钇?

Common words containing 钇 include: 钇元素 (yǐ yuán sù) — Yttrium element; 金属钇 (jīn shǔ yǐ) — Yttrium metal; 氧化钇 (yǎng huà yǐ) — Yttrium oxide.

How to Write 钇

The character 钇 (yǐ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

钇 is pronounced yǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yttrium (chemical element).

Common Words with 钇

钇元素 yǐ yuán sù

Yttrium element

金属钇 jīn shǔ yǐ

Yttrium metal

氧化钇 yǎng huà yǐ

Yttrium oxide

Example Sentences

钇元素是稀土。

yǐ yuán sù shì xī tǔ

Yttrium is a rare earth element.

金属钇很轻。

jīn shǔ yǐ hěn qīng

Yttrium metal is very light.

氧化钇用于陶瓷。

yǎng huà yǐ yòng yú táo cí

Yttrium oxide is used in ceramics.

Similar Characters

钅 jīn

钆 gá

针 zhēn

Practice Writing 钇 (yǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钇

What does 钇 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钇 and 钅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钇?

What common words use 钇?

How to Write 钇 (yǐ)