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

Q: What does 抑 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抑 (yì) means "Suppress / Restrain". with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抑 stroke by stroke?

抑 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 抑 and 㧜?

抑 (yì) and 㧜 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 抑?

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

Q: What common words use 抑?

Common words containing 抑 include: 抑郁 (yì yù) — Depressed / Depression; 抑制 (yì zhì) — Inhibit / Suppress; 压抑 (yā yì) — to suppress; inhibited; depressed.

How to Write 抑

The character 抑 (yì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

抑 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Suppress / Restrain.

Common Words with 抑

抑郁 yì yù

Depressed / Depression

抑制 yì zhì

Inhibit / Suppress

压抑 yā yì

to suppress; inhibited; depressed

Example Sentences

他最近有点抑郁。

tā zuì jìn yǒu diǎn yì yù

He is a bit depressed lately.

抑制内心的激动。

yì zhì nèi xīn de jī dòng

Suppress one's inner excitement.

这里的气氛很压抑。

zhè lǐ de qì fēn hěn yā yì

The atmosphere here is very stifling.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 抑 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抑

What does 抑 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抑 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抑?

What common words use 抑?

How to Write 抑 (yì)