COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 义 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺷ (sheep; simplified form of 義) suggests the meaning, while 乂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 义 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
justice
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
义
justice
Common words
yì wù
义务
duty; obligation (CL:項|项[xiang4]); volunteer (work etc)
yì yì
意义
sense; meaning; significance; importance
dìng yì
定义
definition; to define
hán yì
含义
meaning (implicit in a phrase); implied meaning; hidden meaning; hint
zhèng yì
正义
justice; righteousness; just; righteous
guǎng yì
广义
broad sense; general sense
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
义
义
义
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义
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义
LEARNING TIP
Remember 义
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 义
Common words and phrases
yì wù
duty; obligation (CL:項|项[xiang4]); volunteer (work etc)
yì yì
sense; meaning; significance; importance
dìng yì
definition; to define
hán yì
meaning (implicit in a phrase); implied meaning; hidden meaning; hint
zhèng yì
justice; righteousness; just; righteous
guǎng yì
broad sense; general sense
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“义”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “义”.
我正在学习“义”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “义”.
请写一遍“义”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “义” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 义?
义 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 义 (yì) mean?
义 (yì) means justice.
What is the radical of 义?
The radical of 义 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.