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

Q: What does 劓 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 劓 (yì) means "cutting off the nose (ancient punishment)". with 16 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 劓 stroke by stroke?

劓 has 16 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 劓 and 劁?

劓 (yì) and 劁 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 劓?

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

Q: What common words use 劓?

Common words containing 劓 include: 劓刑 (yì xíng) — punishment of cutting off the nose; 劓灭 (yì miè) — to wipe out / to exterminate; 劓殄 (yì tiǎn) — to exterminate / to cut off.

How to Write 劓

The character 劓 (yì) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

劓 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means cutting off the nose (ancient punishment).

Common Words with 劓

劓刑 yì xíng

punishment of cutting off the nose

劓灭 yì miè

to wipe out / to exterminate

劓殄 yì tiǎn

to exterminate / to cut off

Example Sentences

劓刑是古代的刑罚。

yì xíng shì gǔ dài de xíng fá

Cutting off the nose was an ancient punishment.

这种文化被劓灭了。

zhè zhǒng wén huà bèi yì miè le

This culture was wiped out.

这种行为会劓殄天物。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi huì yì tiǎn tiān wù

This behavior is a reckless waste of natural resources.

Similar Characters

劁 qiāo

劂 jué

劄 zhā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 劓

What does 劓 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 劓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 劓 and 劁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 劓?

What common words use 劓?

How to Write 劓 (yì)