COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 乙 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忆 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to recollect
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
忆
to recollect
Common words
huí yì
回忆
to recall; memories
jì yì
记忆
to remember; to recall; memory
huí yì lù
回忆录
memoir
jì yì yóu xīn
记忆犹新
to remain fresh in one's memory (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忆
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忆
Common words and phrases
huí yì
to recall; memories
jì yì
to remember; to recall; memory
huí yì lù
memoir
jì yì yóu xīn
to remain fresh in one's memory (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忆”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “忆”.
我正在学习“忆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “忆”.
请写一遍“忆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “忆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忆?
忆 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 忆 (yì) mean?
忆 (yì) means to recollect.
What is the radical of 忆?
The radical of 忆 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.