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How to Write 冝 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

suitable, right, proper

yíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.

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yí

冝

suitable, right, proper

Common words

yí

冝

suitable, right, proper

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
冝
冝
冝
冝
冝
冝
冝
冝
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · 冝 · yí

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 冝 is built

冝 can be remembered by breaking it into 冖 + 且. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 冝

Say “yí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 冝

Common words and phrases

冝

yí

suitable, right, proper

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 冝?

冝 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 冝 (yí) mean?

冝 (yí) means suitable, right, proper.

What is the radical of 冝?

The radical of 冝 is 冖, associated with Not yet classified.