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

Q: What does 异 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 异 (yì) means "different; strange; unusual". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 廾.

Q: How do you write 异 stroke by stroke?

异 has 6 strokes. The radical is 廾. 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 异 and 廿?

异 (yì) and 廿 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 异?

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

Q: What common words use 异?

Common words containing 异 include: 异常 (yì cháng) — abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; 差异 (chā yì) — difference; discrepancy; 异同 (yì tóng) — similarities and differences.

How to Write 异

The character 异 (yì) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廾 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

异 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means different; strange; unusual.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 异 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 异

异常 yì cháng

abnormal; unusual; extraordinary

差异 chā yì

difference; discrepancy

异同 yì tóng

similarities and differences

Example Sentences

天气非常异常。

tiān qì fēi cháng yì cháng

The weather is very unusual.

两本书有差异。

liǎng běn shū yǒu chā yì

There are differences between the two books.

请比较其异同。

qǐng bǐ jiào qí yì tóng

Please compare their similarities and differences.

Similar Characters

廿 niàn

开 kāi

弁 biàn

Practice Writing 异 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 异

What does 异 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 异 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 异 and 廿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 异?

What common words use 异?

How to Write 异 (yì)