COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 遗 is built
Traditional etymology note: To leave 辶 something valuable 贵 behind
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How to Write 遗 (yí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to leave behind
yíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yí
遗
(bound form) to leave behind
Common words
yí hàn
遗憾
regret; to regret; to be sorry that
yí chǎn
遗产
heritage; legacy; inheritance; bequest
yí chuán
遗传
heredity; to inherit (a trait); to pass on (to one's offspring)
yí zhǐ
遗址
ruins; historic relics
yí liú
遗留
to leave behind; to hand down
yí lòu
遗漏
to overlook; to miss; to omit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
遗
遗
遗
遗
遗
遗
遗
遗
LEARNING TIP
Remember 遗
Say “yí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 遗
Common words and phrases
yí hàn
regret; to regret; to be sorry that
yí chǎn
heritage; legacy; inheritance; bequest
yí chuán
heredity; to inherit (a trait); to pass on (to one's offspring)
yí zhǐ
ruins; historic relics
yí liú
to leave behind; to hand down
yí lòu
to overlook; to miss; to omit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“遗”。
Zhège zì shì “yí”.
This character is “遗”.
我正在学习“遗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yí” zì.
I am learning the character “遗”.
请写一遍“遗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yí”.
Please write “遗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 遗?
遗 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 遗 (yí) mean?
遗 (yí) means (bound form) to leave behind.
What is the radical of 遗?
The radical of 遗 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.