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

Q: What does 熠 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 熠 (yì) means "bright; sparkling". with 15 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 熠 stroke by stroke?

熠 has 15 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 熠 and 煅?

熠 (yì) and 煅 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 熠?

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

Q: What common words use 熠?

Common words containing 熠 include: 熠熠 (yì yì) — shimmering; glistening; 熠动 (yì dòng) — to shimmer; to flicker; 熠耀 (yì yào) — brilliant; dazzling.

How to Write 熠

The character 熠 (yì) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

熠 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means bright; sparkling.

Common Words with 熠

熠熠 yì yì

shimmering; glistening

熠动 yì dòng

to shimmer; to flicker

熠耀 yì yào

brilliant; dazzling

Example Sentences

星星熠熠生辉。

xīng xīng yì yì shēng huī

The stars are shining brightly.

火光在熠动。

huǒ guāng zài yì dòng

The firelight is flickering.

珠宝非常熠耀。

zhū bǎo fēi cháng yì yào

The jewelry is very dazzling.

Similar Characters

煅 duàn

煆 xiā

煊 xuān

Practice Writing 熠 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 熠

What does 熠 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 熠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 熠 and 煅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 熠?

What common words use 熠?

How to Write 熠 (yì)