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
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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)
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.