COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 亿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (people) suggests the meaning, while 乙 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 亿 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
100 million
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
亿
100 million
Common words
yì wàn
亿万
millions and millions
yì
亿
100 million
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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亿
亿
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 亿
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 亿
Common words and phrases
yì wàn
millions and millions
yì
100 million
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 亿?
亿 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 亿 (yì) mean?
亿 (yì) means 100 million.
What is the radical of 亿?
The radical of 亿 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.