COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 衣
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A woman's dress
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How to Write 衣 (yī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
clothes
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yī
衣
clothes
Common words
yī fu
衣服
clothes
dà yī
大衣
overcoat; topcoat; cloak
shàng yī
上衣
jacket; upper outer garment
yǔ yī
雨衣
raincoat
máo yī
毛衣
(wool) sweater
nèi yī
内衣
undergarment; underwear
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 衣
Say “yī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 衣
Common words and phrases
yī fu
clothes
dà yī
overcoat; topcoat; cloak
shàng yī
jacket; upper outer garment
yǔ yī
raincoat
máo yī
(wool) sweater
nèi yī
undergarment; underwear
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“衣”。
Zhège zì shì “yī”.
This character is “衣”.
我正在学习“衣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yī” zì.
I am learning the character “衣”.
请写一遍“衣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yī”.
Please write “衣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 衣?
衣 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 衣 (yī) mean?
衣 (yī) means clothes.
What is the radical of 衣?
The radical of 衣 is 衣, associated with Not yet classified.