COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 医 is built
Traditional etymology note: 矢 (arrow) suggests the meaning, while 匸 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 医 (yī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
medical
yīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yī
医
medical
Common words
yī shēng
医生
doctor
yī yuàn
医院
hospital
yī liáo
医疗
medical treatment
yī xué
医学
medicine; medical science; study of medicine
zhōng yī
中医
traditional Chinese medical science; a doctor trained in Chinese medicine
yī yào
医药
medical care and medicines; medicine (drug); medical; pharmaceutical
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 医
Say “yī” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 医
Common words and phrases
yī shēng
doctor
yī yuàn
hospital
yī liáo
medical treatment
yī xué
medicine; medical science; study of medicine
zhōng yī
traditional Chinese medical science; a doctor trained in Chinese medicine
yī yào
medical care and medicines; medicine (drug); medical; pharmaceutical
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 医?
医 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 医 (yī) mean?
医 (yī) means medical.
What is the radical of 医?
The radical of 医 is 匸, associated with Not yet classified.