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

Q: What does 益 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 益 (yì) means "benefit / advantage / profit". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 皿.

Q: How do you write 益 stroke by stroke?

益 has 10 strokes. The radical is 皿. 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 益 and 㿽?

益 (yì) and 㿽 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 益?

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

Q: What common words use 益?

Common words containing 益 include: 利益 (lì yì) — Interest or benefit.; 有益 (yǒu yì) — beneficial; 益处 (yì chù) — benefit / advantage.

How to Write 益

The character 益 (yì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 皿 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

益 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means benefit / advantage / profit.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 益 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 益

利益 lì yì

Interest or benefit.

有益 yǒu yì

beneficial

益处 yì chù

benefit / advantage

Example Sentences

我们要保护公共利益。

wǒ men yào bǎo hù gōng gòng lì yì

We must protect public interests.

这样做对身体有益。

zhè yàng zuò duì shēn tǐ yǒu yì

Doing this is good for your health.

运动有很多益处。

yùn dòng yǒu hěn duō yì chù

Exercise has many advantages.

Similar Characters

㿽 xī

盂 yú

盅 zhōng

Practice Writing 益 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 益

What does 益 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 益 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 益 and 㿽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 益?

What common words use 益?

How to Write 益 (yì)