COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 弈 is built
Traditional etymology note: 廾 (hands) suggests the meaning, while 亦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 弈 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ancient name for go (Chinese board game)
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
弈
ancient name for go (Chinese board game)
Common words
bó yì
博弈
games (such as chess, dice etc); gambling; contest
duì yì
对弈
to play go, chess etc
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 弈
Say “yì” 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 弈
Common words and phrases
bó yì
games (such as chess, dice etc); gambling; contest
duì yì
to play go, chess etc
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“弈”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “弈”.
我正在学习“弈”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “弈”.
请写一遍“弈”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “弈” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 弈?
弈 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 弈 (yì) mean?
弈 (yì) means ancient name for go (Chinese board game).
What is the radical of 弈?
The radical of 弈 is 廾, associated with Not yet classified.