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

Q: What does 裔 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 裔 (yì) means "Descendants; borderland". with 13 strokes and the radical 衣.

Q: How do you write 裔 stroke by stroke?

裔 has 13 strokes. The radical is 衣. 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 裔 and 袈?

裔 (yì) and 袈 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 裔?

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

Q: What common words use 裔?

Common words containing 裔 include: 华裔 (huá yì) — person of Chinese descent; 后裔 (hòu yì) — descendant; offspring; 裔孙 (yì sūn) — Remote descendants.

How to Write 裔

The character 裔 (yì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衣 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

裔 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Descendants; borderland.

Common Words with 裔

华裔 huá yì

person of Chinese descent

后裔 hòu yì

descendant; offspring

裔孙 yì sūn

Remote descendants

Example Sentences

他是一名华裔美国人。

tā shì yī míng huá yì měi guó rén

He is a Chinese American.

他是王室的后裔。

tā shì wáng shì de hòu yì

He is a descendant of the royal family.

这里的居民是移民裔孙。

zhè lǐ de jū mín shì yí mín yì sūn

The residents here are descendants of immigrants.

Similar Characters

袈 jiā

袋 dài

袤 mào

Practice Writing 裔 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 裔

What does 裔 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 裔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 裔 and 袈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 裔?

What common words use 裔?

How to Write 裔 (yì)