How to Write 翌 (yì) — Meaning “next or following”

Q: What is a good memory technique to remember 翌?

Imagine a bird with feathers (羽) standing (立) on a calendar to mark the next day. This visual of a bird ready to fly to the following day helps recall its meaning and components.

Q: Are there any important writing tips for 翌?

Write the top part 羽 with two symmetrical sets of strokes, like two wings, and the bottom part 立 with five strokes. Keep the top slightly wider than the bottom to maintain balance.

Q: How can I distinguish 翌 from the similar characters 羿 and 翁?

The bottom parts differ: 翌 has 立 (stand), 羿 has 廾 (two hands, often meaning "to shoot"), and 翁 has 公 (public/old man). Also, 羿 is a proper name, while 翌 means "next" and 翁 means "old man".

Q: When and how is 翌 used in modern Chinese?

翌 is used in formal or written contexts for words like 翌日 (the next day) and 翌年 (the following year). It appears in news, literature, or historical writing rather than everyday conversation.

Q: What common words use 翌?

Common words containing 翌 include: 翌日 (yì rì) — the next day; 翌年 (yì nián) — the following year; 翌晨 (yì chén) — the next morning.

yì 11 strokes Radical: 羽

翌 (yì) means "next or following" in Chinese. It has 11 strokes with the radical 羽.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Appears in 3+ common words including 翌日 (yì rì), 翌年 (yì nián), 翌晨 (yì chén).

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How to Write 翌

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

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What Does yì (翌) Mean in Chinese?

翌 means next or following.

Character Data

Character	翌
Pinyin	yì (yi)
Meaning	next or following
Strokes	11
Radical	羽
Difficulty	4.2/5

Origin of 翌

The character 翌 combines the radical 羽 (feathers) above 立 (to stand), originally depicting a bird standing with wings outspread. This posture of a bird ready to take flight to the next perch gave the character its meaning of 'next' or 'following', often used for days (e.g., 翌日 'the next day').

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a peacock with its feather (羽) standing (立) upright, proudly announcing the next performance.

Common Words with 翌

翌日 yì rì

the next day

翌年 yì nián

the following year

翌晨 yì chén

the next morning

Example Sentences

我们翌日清晨出发。

wǒ men yì rì qīng chén chū fā

We set out early the next morning.

翌年他考上了大学。

yì nián tā kǎo shàng le dà xué

The following year, he was admitted to university.

翌晨阳光很明媚。

yì chén yáng guāng hěn míng mèi

The next morning, the sunlight was very bright.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
翌 (current)	yì	11	羽
羿	yì	9	羽
翁	wēng	10	羽
翅	chì	10	羽

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翌

How is the character 翌 structured and how does its components relate to its meaning?

翌 is made of the radical 羽 (feathers) on top and 立 (stand) below. The combination suggests the idea of wings moving forward to the next point, representing the meaning "next" or "following".

What is a good memory technique to remember 翌?

Are there any important writing tips for 翌?

How can I distinguish 翌 from the similar characters 羿 and 翁?

When and how is 翌 used in modern Chinese?

What common words use 翌?

How to Write 翌 (yì) — Meaning “next or following”

Practice Writing 翌 (yì)

How to Write 翌

What Does yì (翌) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 翌

Common Words with 翌

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 翌 (yì)

Frequently Asked Questions about 翌

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