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詒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
詒yíto bequeath, to pass onx, 12 strokes, radical 言
yí(yi2) T2
  1. 1to bequeath, to pass on
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March 24, 2026

詒yí(yi2)

The character 詒 (yí) means 'to bequeath' or 'to pass on,' often in the context of passing down knowledge, property, or traditions. It carries a connotation of legacy and continuity, frequently used in formal or literary contexts when discussing inheritance or the sharing of wisdom.

Strokes12Radical言
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of passing on knowledge and property is deeply ingrained, often reflected in family hierarchies and traditions. The character is associated with the importance of legacy in family and societal structures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise elder sitting on a throne (the left side of 詒) and passing down a scroll (the right side) to their descendants. The 'yí' sound can be remembered as the elder saying, 'You will inherit this legacy,' emphasizing the act of passing on.

Meanings of 詒

yí(yi2)
1to bequeath, to pass on
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About 詒

詒Simplified
12Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

詒 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in written texts or formal speeches. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like ‘遗’ (yí), which also means to inherit, but in a more general sense. Be mindful of the tone, as 'yí' is pronounced with a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

詒 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, making it more of a specialized term. Students should focus on understanding its meaning in context and recognizing its usage in classical literature to enhance their reading skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 詒 with 遗 due to their similar meanings; for instance, saying '我詒给你这个' instead of '我遗给你这个' (I pass this on to you). Always consider the context to choose the appropriate term.

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Pronunciation of 詒

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Etymology of 詒

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

Semantic (meaning)言
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Phonetic (sound)台
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Case file: 詒

  1. 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half台 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspeech
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 詒?

Decomposition of 詒

IDS Structure⿰言台
詒Full Character
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言yan2
left
台Tai2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 詒?

How to say to bequeath, to pass on in Chinese

“to bequeath, to pass on” in Chinese is詒yí

The character 詒 (yí) means 'to bequeath' or 'to pass on,' often in the context of passing down knowledge, property, or traditions. It carries a connotation of legacy and continuity, frequently used in formal or literary contexts when discussing inheritance or the sharing of wisdom.

When to use 詒

詒 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in written texts or formal speeches. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like ‘遗’ (yí), which also means to inherit, but in a more general sense. Be mindful of the tone, as 'yí' is pronounced with a rising tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 詒 with 遗 due to their similar meanings; for instance, saying '我詒给你这个' instead of '我遗给你这个' (I pass this on to you). Always consider the context to choose the appropriate term.

Write 詒

詒

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Word Family of 詒

Words Containing This Character1
诒yíto bequeath詒
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Compound Meaning

What does 诒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 詒

No, 詒 is primarily used in written contexts, especially in literature or formal documents.

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