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STROKE BY STROKE
Follow all 1 strokes in the correct order.
yī / yí / yì
one
yí bàn
half
yí xià
(used after a verb) give it a go; to do (sth for a bit to give it a try); one time; once
yì xiē
some; a few; a little; (following an adjective) slightly ...er
yì qǐ
in the same place; together; with; altogether (in total)
yì bān
same; ordinary; so-so; common
yì biān
one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Represents heaven (天), earth (旦), or the number 1
More “yi” characters →LEARNING TIP
Say “yī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 1 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 一
yí bàn
half
yí xià
(used after a verb) give it a go; to do (sth for a bit to give it a try); one time; once
yì xiē
some; a few; a little; (following an adjective) slightly ...er
yì qǐ
in the same place; together; with; altogether (in total)
yì bān
same; ordinary; so-so; common
yì biān
one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“一”。
Zhège zì shì “yī”.
This character is “一”.
我正在学习“一”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yī” zì.
I am learning the character “一”.
请写一遍“一”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yī”.
Please write “一” once.
一 is written with 1 strokes.
一 (yī) means one.
The radical of 一 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.