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旖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
romantic; tender, charmingl, 14 strokes, radical 方, Very Hard
fluttering of flagunknown, 14 strokes, radical 方, Very Hard
(yi3) T3
  1. 1romantic; tender, charming
  2. 2fluttering of flag
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March 24, 2026
(yi3)

The character 旖 (yǐ) conveys a sense of romanticism and tenderness, often used to describe something charming or beautiful. It can also refer to the fluttering motion of a flag or banner, suggesting an enchanting and captivating atmosphere.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The character 旖 is often associated with traditional Chinese poetry, where romantic and natural imagery is prevalent. It reflects the cultural appreciation for beauty and the fleeting moments of tenderness in relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a romantic scene where a gentle breeze causes beautiful flags to flutter gracefully. The character 旖, with its elegant strokes, resembles a flag dancing in the wind, evoking feelings of tenderness and charm.

Meanings of 旖

(yi3)
1romantic; tender, charming
2fluttering of flag
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About 旖

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
习用语phrase (phr.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 旖

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a romantic scene where a gentle breeze causes beautiful flags to flutter gracefully. The character 旖, with its elegant strokes, resembles a flag dancing in the wind, evoking feelings of tenderness and charm.

Usage Notes

In spoken Mandarin, 旖 is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it somewhat formal or literary. It often appears in poetry or descriptive language. Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone 'yǐ' can be easily confused with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in standard HSK levels, learners should connect 旖 with other descriptive adjectives to enhance their vocabulary related to emotions and aesthetics. Focus on how it complements more commonly used words like '美丽' (měilì - beautiful) or '浪漫' (làngmàn - romantic).

Cultural Note

The character 旖 is often associated with traditional Chinese poetry, where romantic and natural imagery is prevalent. It reflects the cultural appreciation for beauty and the fleeting moments of tenderness in relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 旖 with similar-sounding characters like 以 (yǐ, to use) or 抑 (yì, to restrain). For example, saying '我觉得这个是很旖' is incorrect; it should be '我觉得这个是很美' (I think this is very beautiful).

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Pronunciation of 旖

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Etymology of 旖

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

flag

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 旖?

Decomposition of 旖

IDS Structure⿰方⿱?奇
Full Character
=
Fang1
left
ji1
top
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 旖?

Write 旖

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Grammar Patterns of 旖

旖 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

湖光____旎、峭壁峥嵘,游客们被深深吸引了。

The view of lake and plunging cliffs seduces visitors.

Example Sentences for 旖 (2)

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1
湖光旖旎、峭壁峥嵘,游客们被深深吸引了。

hú guāng yǐ nǐ、 、 qiào bì zhēng, róng , yóu kè mén bèi shēn shēn xī。

The view of lake and plunging cliffs seduces visitors.
2
梦中的风光比银白海洋旁边绯红的宝塔更加旖旎艳丽.

mèng zhōng de fēng guāng bǐ yín bái hǎi yáng páng biān fēi hóng de bǎo tǎ gēng jiā yǐ nǐ yàn lì.

A dream is more romantic than scarlet pagodas by a silver sea.

Cultural Notes for 旖

🏮Cultural insight

The character 旖 is often associated with traditional Chinese poetry, where romantic and natural imagery is prevalent. It reflects the cultural appreciation for beauty and the fleeting moments of tenderness in relationships.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

Unlike Western languages that often use straightforward adjectives for beauty, Chinese poetry imbues such concepts with deeper emotional resonance, as seen in 旖's connection to charm and romance.

Word Family of 旖

Words Containing This Character2
旖旎charming and gentle
fluttering of flag
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Compound Meaning

What does 旖旎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 旖

You might encounter phrases like '旖旎风光' (yǐ nǐ fēngguāng), which means charming scenery, often used in poetic contexts.