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

Q: What does 疫 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疫 (yì) means "epidemic". with 9 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疫 stroke by stroke?

疫 has 9 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疫 and 疔?

疫 (yì) and 疔 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 疫?

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

Q: What common words use 疫?

Common words containing 疫 include: 疫苗 (yì miáo) — vaccine; 疫情 (yì qíng) — epidemic situation; 免疫 (miǎn yì) — immunity, immune.

How to Write 疫

The character 疫 (yì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

疫 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means epidemic.

Common Words with 疫

疫苗 yì miáo

vaccine

疫情 yì qíng

epidemic situation

免疫 miǎn yì

immunity, immune

Example Sentences

我去医院打疫苗。

wǒ qù yī yuàn dǎ yì miáo

I'm going to the hospital to get vaccinated.

现在的疫情怎么样？

xiàn zài de yì qíng zěn me yàng

How is the current pandemic situation?

运动能提高免疫力。

yùn dòng néng tí gāo miǎn yì lì

Exercise can improve immunity.

Similar Characters

疔 dīng

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疫

What does 疫 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疫 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疫?

What common words use 疫?

How to Write 疫 (yì)