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

Q: What does 译 (yì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 译 (yì) means "To translate; to interpret". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 译 stroke by stroke?

译 has 7 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 译 and 讦?

译 (yì) and 讦 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 译?

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

Q: What common words use 译?

Common words containing 译 include: 翻译 (fān yì) — to translate; translation; 译文 (yì wén) — Translated text; translation; 笔译 (bǐ yì) — written translation.

How to Write 译

The character 译 (yì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

译 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To translate; to interpret.

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

Common Words with 译

翻译 fān yì

to translate; translation

译文 yì wén

Translated text; translation

笔译 bǐ yì

written translation

Example Sentences

我想当一名翻译。

wǒ xiǎng dāng yī míng fān yì

I want to be a translator.

请仔细阅读这段译文。

qǐng zǐ xì yuè dú zhè duàn yì wén

Please read this translation carefully.

他在做笔译工作。

tā zài zuò bǐ yì gōng zuò

He is doing translation work.

Similar Characters

讦 jié

讧 hòng

讨 tǎo

Practice Writing 译 (yì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 译

What does 译 (yì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 译 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 译 and 讦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 译?

What common words use 译?

How to Write 译 (yì)