COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 卬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 抑 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to restrain
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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yì
抑
to restrain
Common words
yì zhì
抑制
to inhibit; to keep down; to suppress
yā yì
压抑
to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing
yì yù
抑郁
depressed; despondent; gloomy
yì yù zhèng
抑郁症
clinical depression
yì yáng dùn cuò
抑扬顿挫
cadence; modulation
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 抑
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yì zhì
to inhibit; to keep down; to suppress
yā yì
to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing
yì yù
depressed; despondent; gloomy
yì yù zhèng
clinical depression
yì yáng dùn cuò
cadence; modulation
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抑?
抑 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 抑 (yì) mean?
抑 (yì) means to restrain.
What is the radical of 抑?
The radical of 抑 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.