COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 意 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 音 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 意 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
意
idea
Common words
yì sī
意思
idea; opinion; meaning; wish
mǎn yì
满意
satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction
tóng yì
同意
to agree; to consent; to approve
yuàn yì
愿意
to wish; to want; ready; willing (to do sth)
zhù yì
注意
to take note of; to pay attention to
dé yì
得意
proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 意
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yì sī
idea; opinion; meaning; wish
mǎn yì
satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction
tóng yì
to agree; to consent; to approve
yuàn yì
to wish; to want; ready; willing (to do sth)
zhù yì
to take note of; to pay attention to
dé yì
proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“意”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “意”.
我正在学习“意”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “意”.
请写一遍“意”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “意” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 意?
意 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 意 (yì) mean?
意 (yì) means idea.
What is the radical of 意?
The radical of 意 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.