COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 翼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 羽 (wings) suggests the meaning, while 異 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 翼 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
wing
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 17 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
翼
wing
Common words
liǎng yì
两翼
two wings; two flanks
bú yì ér fēi
不翼而飞
to disappear without trace; to vanish all of a sudden; to spread fast; to spread like wildfire
xiǎo xīn yì yì
小心翼翼
cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully; prudent; gently and cautiously
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 翼
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 17 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 翼
Common words and phrases
liǎng yì
two wings; two flanks
bú yì ér fēi
to disappear without trace; to vanish all of a sudden; to spread fast; to spread like wildfire
xiǎo xīn yì yì
cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully; prudent; gently and cautiously
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 翼?
翼 is written with 17 strokes.
What does 翼 (yì) mean?
翼 (yì) means wing.
What is the radical of 翼?
The radical of 翼 is 羽, associated with Not yet classified.