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March 24, 2026
祎(禕)yī(yi1)
The character 祎 (yī) refers to something that is excellent, rare, and beautiful. It is often used in the context of describing precious qualities or fine attributes, making it suitable for given names that reflect these positive traits.
Strokes8Radical礻Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The character 祎 is often used in Chinese given names to convey positive attributes, reflecting the cultural significance of names in Chinese society, where names are believed to influence one's destiny.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rare, beautiful gem shining brightly. The character 祎 combines the radical for 'spirit' (示) with elements that suggest preciousness, helping you associate the sound 'yī' with the idea of something exquisite and valuable.
Meanings of 祎
yī(yi1)
1excellent, rare; beautiful, fine
2precious
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About 祎
祎Simplified
禕Traditional
8Strokes
礻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a rare, beautiful gem shining brightly. The character 祎 combines the radical for 'spirit' (示) with elements that suggest preciousness, helping you associate the sound 'yī' with the idea of something exquisite and valuable.
Usage Notes
This character is often found in formal contexts, such as names or poetic language. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 意 (yì), which means 'meaning.' It collocates well with terms describing qualities, such as 美丽 (měilì - beautiful) or 珍贵 (zhēnguì - precious).
HSK Study Tips
While 祎 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it offers a good opportunity to connect with other HSK words that describe beauty or excellence, such as 优秀 (yōuxiù - outstanding) or 珍贵 (zhēnguì - precious). Focus on understanding its usage in names and poetry.
Cultural Note
The character 祎 is often used in Chinese given names to convey positive attributes, reflecting the cultural significance of names in Chinese society, where names are believed to influence one's destiny.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 祎 with similar characters due to pronunciation, such as 意 (yì), which means 'meaning.' Always remember that 祎 carries the connotation of beauty and rarity, while 意 relates to concepts and ideas.
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Cultural Notes for 祎
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The character 祎 is often used in Chinese given names to convey positive attributes, reflecting the cultural significance of names in Chinese society, where names are believed to influence one's destiny.
Word Family of 祎
Words Containing This Character1
祎yīrare禕
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What does 祎 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 祎
祎 means excellent, rare, and beautiful, often used to describe precious qualities.
No, 祎 is more commonly found in formal contexts, especially in names and literature.
