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埶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埶yìartx, 11 strokes, radical 土
埶yìskillunknown, 11 strokes, radical 土
yì(yi4) T4
  1. 1art
  2. 2skill
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March 24, 2026

埶yì(yi4)

The character 埶 (yì) refers to art or skill, often implying a level of mastery or specialized knowledge in a particular field. It can be used in contexts related to craftsmanship, artistic pursuits, or skills that require training and expertise.

Strokes11Radical土
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, mastery in arts like calligraphy, painting, or martial arts is highly valued, and the concept of 埶 embodies this appreciation for skillful craftsmanship and artistic endeavors.

Memory Tip

Imagine a skilled artist creating a masterpiece in a studio (the '土' radical for earth signifies a grounded, practical setting) with great 'artistry' (the meaning of 埶). The sound 'yì' can remind you of 'yeast,' which helps in 'raising' the quality of baked goods, just as skill raises the quality of art.

Meanings of 埶

yì(yi4)
1art
2skill
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About 埶

埶Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 埶

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts or discussions about art and skills. Be cautious with tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include phrases like '技术埶' (technical skills) or '艺术埶' (artistic skills).

HSK Study Tips

Although 埶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other words at HSK levels that discuss skills and professions. Focus on learning related terms such as 技能 (jìnéng, skills) to build a broader vocabulary around this theme.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 埶 with more common terms for skill or art, such as 技能 (jìnéng) or 艺术 (yìshù). For example, saying '我有埶' (I have skill) instead of '我有技能' (I have skills) is incorrect and sounds awkward.

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Etymology of 埶

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Pictograph of a person making a craft with both hands.

Memory Hint

Clay 坴 formed into a ball 丸

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Case file: 埶

Pictograph of a person making a craft with both hands.

  1. 1The giveawayClay 坴 formed into a ball 丸
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 埶?

Decomposition of 埶

IDS Structure⿰坴丸
埶Full Character
=
坴lu4
left
丸wan2
right
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Which of these is a component of 埶?

How to say art in Chinese

“art” in Chinese is埶yì

The character 埶 (yì) refers to art or skill, often implying a level of mastery or specialized knowledge in a particular field. It can be used in contexts related to craftsmanship, artistic pursuits, or skills that require training and expertise.

When to use 埶

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts or discussions about art and skills. Be cautious with tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include phrases like '技术埶' (technical skills) or '艺术埶' (artistic skills).

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 埶 with more common terms for skill or art, such as 技能 (jìnéng) or 艺术 (yìshù). For example, saying '我有埶' (I have skill) instead of '我有技能' (I have skills) is incorrect and sounds awkward.

Write 埶

埶

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Word Family of 埶

Words Containing This Character1
埶yìskill
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Compound Meaning

What does 埶 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 埶

You can say '他在艺术埶方面很有造诣' (He has great skill in art).

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