亦
Meaning:
also, too; likewise
HSK 2
Frequency:
#156
Pinyin:
yì
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亠
How to Write 亦 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "亦" in Chinese
The Chinese character 亦 (yì) means "also, too; likewise". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 亦 include: 不亦, 亦且, 亦作.
📚 Words and Phrases with 亦
Common words containing this character
不亦
(literary) isn't it truly …?; how … it is!
HSK 2
亦且
variant of 抑且[yi4 qie3]
HSK 2
亦作
also written as
HSK 2
不亦乐乎
lit. isn't that a joy? (quote from Confucius)
HSK 4
人云亦云
to say what everyone says (idiom)
HSK 4
反之亦然
vice versa
HSK 4
水能载舟，亦能覆舟
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A man standing with arrows pointing to his armpits
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "亦"?
- The pinyin is yì
- How many strokes does "亦" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "亦" mean?
- also, too; likewise
- What is the radical of "亦"?
- The radical is "亠"