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

Q: What does 毅 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 毅 (yì) means "Firm; resolute; persevering.". with 15 strokes and the radical 殳.

Q: How do you write 毅 stroke by stroke?

毅 has 15 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 毅 and 殿?

毅 (yì) and 殿 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 毅?

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 毅?

Common words containing 毅 include: 毅力 (yì lì) — Willpower; perseverance; stamina.; 坚毅 (jiān yì) — fortitude / resolute / persevering; 果毅 (guǒ yì) — resolute and courageous.

How to Write 毅

The character 毅 (yì) is written with 15 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

毅 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Firm; resolute; persevering..

Common Words with 毅

毅力 yì lì

Willpower; perseverance; stamina.

坚毅 jiān yì

fortitude / resolute / persevering

果毅 guǒ yì

resolute and courageous

Example Sentences

学习需要毅力。

xué xí xū yào yì lì

Learning requires willpower.

他的目光很坚毅。

tā de mù guāng hěn jiān yì

His gaze is very resolute.

办事要果毅果断。

bàn shì yào guǒ yì guǒ duàn

One should be resolute and decisive in handling affairs.

Similar Characters

殿 diàn

毁 huǐ

毄 jī

Practice Writing 毅 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毅

What does 毅 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 毅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 毅 and 殿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 毅?

What common words use 毅?

How to Write 毅 (yì)