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弋 (yì)

Meaning:

to catch, to arrest; to shoot with a bow

HSK 5

Frequency: #2198

Pinyin: yì

Strokes: 3

Radical: 弋

How to Write 弋 - 3 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "弋" in Chinese

The Chinese character 弋 (yì) means "to catch, to arrest; to shoot with a bow". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 弋 include: 巡弋, 弋江, 弋阳.

📚 Words and Phrases with 弋

Common words containing this character

巡弋 xun2 yi4

(of military ships or aircraft) to patrol; to cruise defensively; (of aircraft) to conduct defensive sorties

弋江 Yi4 jiang1

see 弋江區|弋江区[Yi4 jiang1 Qu1]

弋阳 Yi4 yang2

see 弋陽縣|弋阳县[Yi4 yang2 Xian4]

游弋 you2 yi4

(of a naval vessel) to cruise

📜 Etymology

Type: Pictographic

Origin: Picture of an arrow shot from a bow

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "弋"?: The pinyin is yì
How many strokes does "弋" have?: It has 3 strokes
What does "弋" mean?: to catch, to arrest; to shoot with a bow
What is the radical of "弋"?: The radical is "弋"