义
Meaning:
right conduct, propriety; justice
HSK 1
Frequency:
#99
Pinyin:
yì
Strokes:
3
Radical:
丿
How to Write 义 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "义" in Chinese
The Chinese character 义 (yì) means "right conduct, propriety; justice". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 义 include: 三义, 不义, 主义.
📚 Words and Phrases with 义
Common words containing this character
三义
Sanyi township in Miaoli county 苗栗縣|苗栗县[Miao2 li4 xian4], northwest Taiwan
HSK 2
不义
injustice
HSK 2
主义
-ism
HSK 2
仁义
benevolence and righteousness
HSK 2
仁义
affable and even-tempered
HSK 2
仗义
to uphold justice
HSK 2
来义
Laiyi township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2 dong1 Xian4], Taiwan
HSK 2
侠义
chivalrous
HSK 2
信义
Xinyi or Hsinyi District of Taipei City 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 Shi4], Taiwan
HSK 2
信义
good faith
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: sheep; simplified form of 義
Semantic component: ⺷
Phonetic component: 乂
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "义"?
- The pinyin is yì
- How many strokes does "义" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "义" mean?
- right conduct, propriety; justice
- What is the radical of "义"?
- The radical is "丿"