COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夷 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 大 armed with a bow 弓
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How to Write 夷 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
non-Han people, esp. to the East of China
yíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yí
夷
non-Han people, esp. to the East of China
Common words
huà xiǎn wéi yí
化险为夷
to turn peril into safety (idiom); to avert disaster
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夷
Say “yí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夷
Common words and phrases
huà xiǎn wéi yí
to turn peril into safety (idiom); to avert disaster
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夷”。
Zhège zì shì “yí”.
This character is “夷”.
我正在学习“夷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yí” zì.
I am learning the character “夷”.
请写一遍“夷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yí”.
Please write “夷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夷?
夷 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 夷 (yí) mean?
夷 (yí) means non-Han people, esp. to the East of China.
What is the radical of 夷?
The radical of 夷 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.