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埶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
artx, 11 strokes, radical 土, Very Hard
skillunknown, 11 strokes, radical 土, Very Hard
(yi4) T4
  1. 1art
  2. 2skill
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March 24, 2026

(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.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

(yi4)
1art
2skill
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About 埶

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 埶

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 埶

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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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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 埶

IDS Structure⿰坴丸
Full Character
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lu4
left
wan2
right
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Cultural Notes for 埶

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 埶

Words Containing This Character1
skill
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Compound Meaning

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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).