COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刈 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 乂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刈 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mow
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
刈
mow
Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刈
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 刈
Common words and phrases
yì
mow
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刈”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “刈”.
我正在学习“刈”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “刈”.
请写一遍“刈”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “刈” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刈?
刈 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 刈 (yì) mean?
刈 (yì) means mow.
What is the radical of 刈?
The radical of 刈 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.