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

Q: What does 悒 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悒 (yì) means "depressed". with 10 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 悒 stroke by stroke?

悒 has 10 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 悒 and 怊?

悒 (yì) and 怊 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 悒?

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

Q: What common words use 悒?

Common words containing 悒 include: 悒悒 (yì yì) — dejected; 忧悒 (yōu yì) — Melancholy; dejected; 悒闷 (yì mèn) — gloomy.

How to Write 悒

The character 悒 (yì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

悒 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means depressed.

Common Words with 悒

悒悒 yì yì

dejected

忧悒 yōu yì

Melancholy; dejected

悒闷 yì mèn

gloomy

Example Sentences

他整天悒悒不乐。

tā zhěng tiān yì yì bù lè

He is depressed and gloomy all day long.

他的眼神很忧悒。

tā de yǎn shén hěn yōu yì

His gaze is very melancholy.

心中感到有些悒闷。

xīn zhōng gǎn dào yǒu xiē yì mèn

Feeling somewhat depressed and gloomy.

Similar Characters

怊 chāo

怍 zuò

怏 yàng

Practice Writing 悒 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悒

What does 悒 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悒 and 怊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悒?

What common words use 悒?

How to Write 悒 (yì)