COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 姨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 夷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 姨 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mother's sister
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
姨
mother's sister
Common words
ā yí
阿姨
maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid
yí
姨
mother's sister; aunt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
姨
姨
姨
姨
姨
姨
姨
姨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 姨
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 姨
Common words and phrases
ā yí
maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid
yí
mother's sister; aunt
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“姨”。
Zhège zì shì “yí”.
This character is “姨”.
我正在学习“姨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yí” zì.
I am learning the character “姨”.
请写一遍“姨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yí”.
Please write “姨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 姨?
姨 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 姨 (yí) mean?
姨 (yí) means mother's sister.
What is the radical of 姨?
The radical of 姨 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.