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

Q: What does 佚 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 佚 (yì) means "lost; missing (works)". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 佚 stroke by stroke?

佚 has 7 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 佚 and 仔?

佚 (yì) and 仔 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 佚?

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 佚?

Common words containing 佚 include: 佚名 (yì míng) — anonymous; 佚事 (yì shì) — anecdote; 散佚 (sàn yì) — (of literature or art) lost / dispersed.

How to Write 佚

The character 佚 (yì) is written with 7 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

佚 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means lost; missing (works).

Common Words with 佚

佚名 yì míng

anonymous

佚事 yì shì

anecdote

散佚 sàn yì

(of literature or art) lost / dispersed

Example Sentences

这首诗的作者是佚名。

zhè shǒu shī de zuò zhě shì yì míng

The author of this poem is anonymous.

这是一个名人的佚事。

zhè shì yí gè míng rén de yì shì

This is an anecdote about a famous person.

很多古书已经散佚了。

hěn duō gǔ shū yǐ jīng sàn yì le

Many ancient books have been lost.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 佚

What does 佚 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 佚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 佚 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 佚?

What common words use 佚?

How to Write 佚 (yì)