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

Q: What does 殹 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殹 (yì) means "An archaic particle used in ancient Chinese texts.". with 11 strokes and the radical 殳.

Q: How do you write 殹 stroke by stroke?

殹 has 11 strokes. The radical is 殳. 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 殹 and 段?

殹 (yì) and 段 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 殹?

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

Q: What common words use 殹?

Common words containing 殹 include: 殹然 (yì rán) — In this way; thus (archaic).; 呜殹 (wū yì) — alas (archaic exclamation); 殹殹 (yì yì) — The sound of sighing (archaic)..

How to Write 殹

The character 殹 (yì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 殳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殹 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means An archaic particle used in ancient Chinese texts..

Common Words with 殹

殹然 yì rán

In this way; thus (archaic).

呜殹 wū yì

alas (archaic exclamation)

殹殹 yì yì

The sound of sighing (archaic).

Example Sentences

他殹然长叹一声。

tā yì rán cháng tàn yī shēng

He let out a deep sigh.

风中发出呜殹的声音。

fēng zhōng fā chū wū yì de shēng yīn

A moaning sound came from the wind.

林间传来殹殹之声。

lín jiān chuán lái yì yì zhī shēng

A low rustling sound came from the forest.

Similar Characters

段 duàn

殷 yān

殸 qìng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殹

What does 殹 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殹 and 段?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殹?

What common words use 殹?

How to Write 殹 (yì)