COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (weed) suggests the meaning, while 夷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 荑 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(grass)
yíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yí
荑
(grass)
Common words
yí
荑
(grass)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荑
Say “yí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 荑
Common words and phrases
yí
(grass)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荑?
荑 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荑 (yí) mean?
荑 (yí) means (grass).
What is the radical of 荑?
The radical of 荑 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.