COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 艺 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 乙 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 艺 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
skill
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
艺
skill
Common words
yì shù
艺术
art
gōng yì
工艺
arts and crafts; industrial arts
jì yì
技艺
skill; art
wén yì
文艺
literature and art
yì rén
艺人
performing artist; actor
qǔ yì
曲艺
folk musical theater
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 艺
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 艺
Common words and phrases
yì shù
art
gōng yì
arts and crafts; industrial arts
jì yì
skill; art
wén yì
literature and art
yì rén
performing artist; actor
qǔ yì
folk musical theater
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“艺”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “艺”.
我正在学习“艺”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “艺”.
请写一遍“艺”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “艺” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 艺?
艺 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 艺 (yì) mean?
艺 (yì) means skill.
What is the radical of 艺?
The radical of 艺 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.