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

Q: What does 意 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 意 (yì) means "meaning / intention / idea". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 意 stroke by stroke?

意 has 13 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 意 and 㥯?

意 (yì) and 㥯 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 意?

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

Q: What common words use 意?

Common words containing 意 include: 意思 (yì si) — meaning / fun / interest; 意见 (yì jiàn) — opinion / suggestion / objection; 注意 (zhù yì) — To pay attention.

How to Write 意

The character 意 (yì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

意 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means meaning / intention / idea.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 意 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 意

意思 yì si

meaning / fun / interest

意见 yì jiàn

opinion / suggestion / objection

注意 zhù yì

To pay attention

Example Sentences

这个词是什么意思？

zhè ge cí shì shén me yì si

What does this word mean?

你有什么意见吗？

nǐ yǒu shén me yì jiàn ma

Do you have any suggestions?

请大家注意听。

qǐng dà jiā zhù yì tīng

Everyone, please listen carefully.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恿 yǒng

悉 xī

Practice Writing 意 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 意

What does 意 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 意 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 意 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 意?

What common words use 意?

How to Write 意 (yì)