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

Q: What does 薏 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薏 (yì) means "Job's tears (seed)". with 16 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薏 stroke by stroke?

薏 has 16 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薏 and 蒟?

薏 (yì) and 蒟 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 薏?

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

Q: What common words use 薏?

Common words containing 薏 include: 薏米 (yì mǐ) — Job's tears (seeds); 薏仁 (yì rén) — Job's tears; 薏苡 (yì yǐ) — Job's tears (plant).

How to Write 薏

The character 薏 (yì) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

薏 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Job's tears (seed).

Common Words with 薏

薏米 yì mǐ

Job's tears (seeds)

薏仁 yì rén

Job's tears

薏苡 yì yǐ

Job's tears (plant)

Example Sentences

薏米可以用来煮粥。

yì mǐ kě yǐ yòng lái zhǔ zhōu

Job's tears can be used to make porridge.

薏仁对身体有好处。

yì rén duì shēn tǐ yǒu hǎo chù

Job's tears are good for your health.

薏苡是一种植物。

yì yǐ shì yī zhǒng zhí wù

Job's tears is a type of plant.

Similar Characters

蒟 jǔ

蒻 ruò

蓂 míng

Practice Writing 薏 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薏

What does 薏 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薏 and 蒟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薏?

What common words use 薏?

How to Write 薏 (yì)