COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 依 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 衣 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 依 (yī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to depend on
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yī
依
to depend on
Common words
yī jù
依据
according to; basis; foundation
yī kào
依靠
to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on
yī rán
依然
still; as before
yī jiù
依旧
as before; still
yī lài
依赖
to depend on; to be dependent on
yī cì
依次
in order; in succession
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 依
Say “yī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 依
Common words and phrases
yī jù
according to; basis; foundation
yī kào
to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on
yī rán
still; as before
yī jiù
as before; still
yī lài
to depend on; to be dependent on
yī cì
in order; in succession
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“依”。
Zhège zì shì “yī”.
This character is “依”.
我正在学习“依”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yī” zì.
I am learning the character “依”.
请写一遍“依”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yī”.
Please write “依” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 依?
依 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 依 (yī) mean?
依 (yī) means to depend on.
What is the radical of 依?
The radical of 依 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.