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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
猗yīexclamation of admiratione, 11 strokes, radical 犭
猗yī(interj.)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 犭
yī(yi1)yi T1
  1. 1exclamation of admiration
  2. 2(interj.)
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March 24, 2026

猗yī(yi1)

The character 猗 (yī) is an exclamation used to express admiration or wonder. It is often used in literary or poetic contexts to convey a sense of beauty or awe, making it less common in everyday conversation.

Strokes11Radical犭
Cultural note

In classical Chinese poetry, expressions like 猗 are often employed to evoke strong emotional responses to nature and beauty, reflecting the deep appreciation for aesthetics in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a graceful cat (the radical 猫) sitting elegantly, whispering 'yī!' in admiration of a beautiful sunset. This visual connects the sound with the meaning of admiration, as you picture the cat enchanted by the beauty.

Meanings of 猗

yī(yi1)
1exclamation of admiration
2(interj.)
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About 猗

猗Simplified
11Strokes
犭Radical
叹词tàncíinterjection (interj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 猗 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin conversation, it can be found in classical literature or poetry. Learners should be aware that using it in casual contexts may seem overly formal or archaic. Pay attention to the tone; it is pronounced with a high level tone (yī).

HSK Study Tips

Although 猗 does not have a specific HSK level, it can be related to expressive vocabulary in advanced studies. Focus on understanding its use in literary texts and how it can enhance the emotional depth of expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 猗 with more commonly used expressions of admiration like 哇 (wā) or 哦 (ó). For instance, saying 猗 in a casual chat instead of 哇 can make the conversation sound awkward.

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Etymology of 猗

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

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Semantic (meaning)犭
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Phonetic (sound)奇
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Origin

猗 = 犭 + 奇. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 猗

IDS Structure⿰犭奇
猗Full character
=
犭quan3
left
奇ji1
right
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Parts

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How to say exclamation of admiration in Chinese

“exclamation of admiration” in Chinese is猗yī

The character 猗 (yī) is an exclamation used to express admiration or wonder. It is often used in literary or poetic contexts to convey a sense of beauty or awe, making it less common in everyday conversation.

When to use 猗

While 猗 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin conversation, it can be found in classical literature or poetry. Learners should be aware that using it in casual contexts may seem overly formal or archaic. Pay attention to the tone; it is pronounced with a high level tone (yī).

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 猗 with more commonly used expressions of admiration like 哇 (wā) or 哦 (ó). For instance, saying 猗 in a casual chat instead of 哇 can make the conversation sound awkward.

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Word Family of 猗

Words containing this character3
猗yī(interj.)
临猗县Linyi county in Yuncheng 運城|运城[Yùn​chéng], Shanxi臨猗縣
临猗Linyi county in Yuncheng 運城|运城[Yùn​chéng], Shanxi臨猗
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Frequently asked questions about 猗

No, 猗 is primarily found in literary or poetic contexts and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

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