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How to Write 以 (yǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to use

Tone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.

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to use

Common words

kě yǐ

可以

can; may; possible; able to

suǒ yǐ

所以

therefore; as a result; so; the reason why

yǐ hòu

以后

after; later; afterwards; following

yǐ qián

以前

before; formerly; previous; ago

yǐ shàng

以上

that level or higher; that amount or more; the above-mentioned; (used to indicate that one has completed one's remarks) That is all.

yǐ wài

以外

apart from; other than; except for; external

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 以

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 以 is not available yet. Focus on its 4-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “yǐ” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 以

Say “yǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 以

Common words and phrases

可以

kě yǐ

can; may; possible; able to

所以

suǒ yǐ

therefore; as a result; so; the reason why

以后

yǐ hòu

after; later; afterwards; following

以前

yǐ qián

before; formerly; previous; ago

以上

yǐ shàng

that level or higher; that amount or more; the above-mentioned; (used to indicate that one has completed one's remarks) That is all.

以外

yǐ wài

apart from; other than; except for; external

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“以”。

Zhège zì shì “yǐ”.

This character is “以”.

我正在学习“以”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǐ” zì.

I am learning the character “以”.

请写一遍“以”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǐ”.

Please write “以” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 以?

以 is written with 4 strokes.

What does 以 (yǐ) mean?

以 (yǐ) means to use.

What is the radical of 以?

The radical of 以 is 人, associated with Not yet classified.