懿 (yì): (literary) exemplary, virtuous
懿 (yì) is a Chinese character meaning “(literary) exemplary.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 忄 (heart). It ranks #9999 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- (literary) exemplary
- virtuous
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 懿亲 | yì qīn | (formal) close kin |
| 司马懿 | sī mǎ yì | Sima Yi (179-251), warlord under Cao Cao and subsequently founder of the Jin dynasty |
| 唐懿宗 | táng yì zōng | Emperor Yizong of Tang (833-873), reign name of eighteenth Tang emperor Li Cui 李漼[Li3 Cui3], reigned 859-873 |
| 懿旨 | yì zhǐ | an imperial decree |
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Total compounds
50
As first character
25
As last character
25
As middle character
懿 appears in 4 compound words: 50 as the first character, 25 as the last, and 25 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 懿 (yì) mean in Chinese?
懿 (yì) primarily means "(literary) exemplary." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #9999 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 懿 have?
懿 is written with 22 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 懿?
The radical associated with 懿 is 忄 (heart). This radical appears in many characters related to heart.
What are common words containing 懿?
Common words with 懿 include: 懿亲 (yì qīn, "(formal) close kin"); 司马懿 (sī mǎ yì, "Sima Yi (179-251), warlord under Cao Cao and subsequently founder of the Jin dynasty"); 唐懿宗 (táng yì zōng, "Emperor Yizong of Tang (833-873), reign name of eighteenth Tang emperor Li Cui 李漼[Li3 Cui3], reigned 859-873"); 懿旨 (yì zhǐ, "an imperial decree"). There are over 4 compound words containing this character.
Is 懿 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 懿 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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