COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 益 is built
Traditional etymology note: A container 皿 overflowing with water 水
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How to Write 益 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
benefit
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
益
benefit
Common words
lì yì
利益
benefit; (in sb's) interest
yǒu yì
有益
useful; beneficial; profitable
gōng yì
公益
public good; public welfare; public interest
rì yì
日益
day by day; more and more; increasingly; more and more with each passing day
shōu yì
收益
earnings; profit
yì chù
益处
benefit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
益
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益
益
益
益
益
益
LEARNING TIP
Remember 益
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 益
Common words and phrases
lì yì
benefit; (in sb's) interest
yǒu yì
useful; beneficial; profitable
gōng yì
public good; public welfare; public interest
rì yì
day by day; more and more; increasingly; more and more with each passing day
shōu yì
earnings; profit
yì chù
benefit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“益”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “益”.
我正在学习“益”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “益”.
请写一遍“益”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “益” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 益?
益 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 益 (yì) mean?
益 (yì) means benefit.
What is the radical of 益?
The radical of 益 is 皿, associated with Not yet classified.