夷
Meaning:
ancient barbarian tribes
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1557
Pinyin:
yí
Strokes:
6
Radical:
大
How to Write 夷 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "夷" in Chinese
The Chinese character 夷 (yí) means "ancient barbarian tribes". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 夷 include: 凌夷, 夷平, 夷戮.
📚 Words and Phrases with 夷
Common words containing this character
凌夷
to deteriorate
HSK 2
夷平
to level; to raze to the ground
HSK 2
夷戮
to massacre
HSK 2
攘夷
to repel the barbarians
HSK 2
东夷
Eastern Barbarians, non-Han tribe living to the east of China c 2200 BC
HSK 2
色夷
smiling genially
HSK 2
虾夷
Emishi or Ebisu, ethnic group of ancient Japan, thought to be related to modern Ainus
HSK 2
蛮夷
common term for non-Han peoples in former times, not exclusively derogatory
HSK 2
逆夷
invaders (insulting term)
HSK 2
鄙夷
to despise; to look down on; to feel contempt for
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A man 大 armed with a bow 弓
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "夷"?
- The pinyin is yí
- How many strokes does "夷" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "夷" mean?
- ancient barbarian tribes
- What is the radical of "夷"?
- The radical is "大"