义 (yì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 义 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 义 (yì) means "Meaning, justice, or righteousness.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 丶.

Q: How do you write 义 stroke by stroke?

义 has 3 strokes. The radical is 丶. 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 义 and 丶?

义 (yì) and 丶 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 义?

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

Q: What common words use 义?

Common words containing 义 include: 意义 (yì yì) — significance / meaning; 义务 (yì wù) — Obligation, duty, or voluntary.; 正义 (zhèng yì) — Justice.

How to Write 义

The character 义 (yì) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丶 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

义 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Meaning, justice, or righteousness..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 义 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 义

意义 yì yì

significance / meaning

义务 yì wù

Obligation, duty, or voluntary.

正义 zhèng yì

Justice

Example Sentences

这很有意义。

zhè hěn yǒu yì yì

This is very meaningful.

这是我的义务。

zhè shì wǒ de yì wù

This is my duty.

他很有正义感。

tā hěn yǒu zhèng yì gǎn

He has a strong sense of justice.

Similar Characters

丶 zhǔ

丷 bā

丸 wán

Practice Writing 义 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 义

What does 义 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 义 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 义 and 丶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 义?

What common words use 义?

How to Write 义 (yì)