COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咦 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 夷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咦 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
expression of surprise
yíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yí
咦
expression of surprise
Common words
yí
咦
expression of surprise
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咦
Say “yí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咦
Common words and phrases
yí
expression of surprise
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咦?
咦 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 咦 (yí) mean?
咦 (yí) means expression of surprise.
What is the radical of 咦?
The radical of 咦 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.