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March 24, 2026
轶(軼)yì(yi4)
The character 轶 (yì) primarily means to surpass or excel. It is often used in contexts where someone or something stands out or exceeds expectations. Additionally, it can imply a sense of being leisurely or scattered, making it versatile in both competitive and relaxed settings.
Strokes9Radical车Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of surpassing others is often celebrated, especially in academic and professional settings. The character 轶 reflects this value, as it embodies the pursuit of excellence and the importance of standing out in a competitive society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a race where one runner, represented by the character 轶, is so fast that they leave everyone behind (surpass). The radical 车 (vehicle) hints at motion and speed, while the rest of the character suggests that this runner is effortlessly moving ahead, embodying the essence of 'excel'.
Meanings of 轶
yì(yi4)
1to surpass, to overtake, to excel
2to be scattered
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About 轶
轶Simplified
軼Traditional
9Strokes
车Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 轶
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a race where one runner, represented by the character 轶, is so fast that they leave everyone behind (surpass). The radical 车 (vehicle) hints at motion and speed, while the rest of the character suggests that this runner is effortlessly moving ahead, embodying the essence of 'excel'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 轶 with similar sounding characters or those with overlapping meanings like 逸 (yì), which can also imply leisure. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts like literature or academic discussions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 轶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters related to movement and excellence, such as 超 (chāo, to surpass) and 优 (yōu, excellent). Students should focus on recognizing its less frequent usage and understanding its nuanced meanings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of surpassing others is often celebrated, especially in academic and professional settings. The character 轶 reflects this value, as it embodies the pursuit of excellence and the importance of standing out in a competitive society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 轶 with 逸, leading them to mistakenly use it in contexts related to leisure when it should emphasize surpassing or excelling. For example, saying '这个人很轶' (This person is very leisurely) should be corrected to '这个人很优秀' (This person is very excellent).
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Grammar Patterns of 轶
轶 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 3
Complete the Sentence
历史和____闻的分界向来是模糊而混乱的。
The boundaries between history and storytelling are always being blurred and muddled.
Example Sentences for 轶 (3)
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历史和轶闻的分界向来是模糊而混乱的。
lì shǐ hé yì wén de fēn jiè xiàng lái shì mó hū ér hùn luàn de。
The boundaries between history and storytelling are always being blurred and muddled.
2
杰西卡翻阅了自己收集的大量演艺界的趣闻轶事资料。
jié xī kǎ fān yuè le zì jǐ shōu jí de dà liáng yǎn yì jiè de qù wén yì shì zī liào。
Jessica dipped into her store of theatrical anecdotes.
3
他讲述自己初任议员那几年的几则轶事.
tā jiǎng shù zì jǐ chū rèn yì yuán nà jī nián de jī zé yì shì.
He related several anecdotes about his first years as a congressman.
Cultural Notes for 轶
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the idea of surpassing others is often celebrated, especially in academic and professional settings. The character 轶 reflects this value, as it embodies the pursuit of excellence and the importance of standing out in a competitive society.
Word Family of 轶
Words Containing This Character3
轶事anecdote軼事
轶yìto excel軼
轶闻anecdote軼聞
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Compound Meaning
What does 轶事 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 轶
No, 轶 is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.
While both share similar meanings, 轶 focuses more on surpassing and excellence, whereas 逸 emphasizes leisure and being carefree.
Yes, it can be used to describe both people who excel and things that stand out or surpass others.
