COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 宜 is built
Traditional etymology note: A memorial service 且 held in a house 宀
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How to Write 宜 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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yíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yí / yi
宜
proper
Common words
pián yi
便宜
cheap; inexpensive; a petty advantage; to let sb off lightly
bù yí
不宜
not suitable; inadvisable; inappropriate
shì yí
适宜
suitable; appropriate
shì yí
事宜
matters; arrangements
yí jū
宜居
livable
yí rén
宜人
nice; pleasant; charming; hospitable to people
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
宜
宜
宜
宜
宜
宜
宜
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 宜
Say “yí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 宜
Common words and phrases
pián yi
cheap; inexpensive; a petty advantage; to let sb off lightly
bù yí
not suitable; inadvisable; inappropriate
shì yí
suitable; appropriate
shì yí
matters; arrangements
yí jū
livable
yí rén
nice; pleasant; charming; hospitable to people
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“宜”。
Zhège zì shì “yí”.
This character is “宜”.
我正在学习“宜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yí” zì.
I am learning the character “宜”.
请写一遍“宜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yí”.
Please write “宜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 宜?
宜 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 宜 (yí) mean?
宜 (yí) means proper.
What is the radical of 宜?
The radical of 宜 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.