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

Q: What does 奕 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 奕 (yì) means "grand; great; graceful". with 9 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 奕 stroke by stroke?

奕 has 9 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 奕 and 奁?

奕 (yì) and 奁 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 奕?

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

Q: What common words use 奕?

Common words containing 奕 include: 神采奕奕 (shén cǎi yì yì) — Glowing with health and vigor; full of spirit; 奕奕 (yì yì) — spirited; glowing; brilliant; 博弈 (bó yì) — game theory.

How to Write 奕

The character 奕 (yì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 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

奕 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means grand; great; graceful.

Common Words with 奕

神采奕奕 shén cǎi yì yì

Glowing with health and vigor; full of spirit

奕奕 yì yì

spirited; glowing; brilliant

博弈 bó yì

game theory

Example Sentences

他看起来神采奕奕。

tā kàn qǐ lái shén cǎi yì yì

He looks glowing with spirits.

他的目光奕奕有神。

tā de mù guāng yì yì yǒu shén

His eyes are bright and full of spirit.

这是一个博弈的过程。

zhè shì yí gè bó yì de guò chéng

This is a process of strategic gaming.

Similar Characters

奁 lián

奂 huàn

奄 yǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奕

What does 奕 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 奕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 奕 and 奁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 奕?

What common words use 奕?

How to Write 奕 (yì)