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

Q: What does 蜴 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蜴 (yì) means "Lizard". with 14 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蜴 stroke by stroke?

蜴 has 14 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蜴 and 蛐?

蜴 (yì) and 蛐 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 蜴?

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

Q: What common words use 蜴?

Common words containing 蜴 include: 蜥蜴 (xī yì) — Lizard; 变色蜴 (biàn sè yì) — chameleon; 巨蜴 (jù yì) — giant lizard; monitor lizard.

How to Write 蜴

The character 蜴 (yì) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

蜴 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lizard.

Common Words with 蜴

蜥蜴 xī yì

Lizard

变色蜴 biàn sè yì

chameleon

巨蜴 jù yì

giant lizard; monitor lizard

Example Sentences

蜥蜴喜欢吃昆虫。

xī yì xǐ huān chī kūn chóng

Lizards like to eat insects.

变色蜴会变色。

biàn sè yì huì biàn sè

Chameleons can change color.

巨蜴住在岛上。

jù yì zhù zài dǎo shàng

Giant lizards live on the island.

Similar Characters

蛐 qū

蛑 móu

蛔 huí

Practice Writing 蜴 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蜴

What does 蜴 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蜴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蜴 and 蛐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蜴?

What common words use 蜴?

How to Write 蜴 (yì)