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埸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埸yìborder, limit, frontier; dikeg, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #88770, Very Hard
yì(yi4) T4
  1. 1border, limit, frontier; dike
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March 24, 2026

埸yì(yi4)

The character 埸 (yì) refers to a border or limit, often used in contexts involving boundaries such as fields, dikes, and frontiers. It suggests a physical demarcation or an abstract concept of limits, frequently appearing in discussions about land and geography.

Strokes11Radical土Frequency#88770DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, land and its boundaries hold significant importance, especially in agricultural discussions. The character 埸 often appears in terms related to rice fields and irrigation, reflecting the agrarian roots of Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vast field (the '土' radical represents earth) with a large fence (the '夭' component implies a boundary) around it. This fence marks the limits of the field, helping you remember that 埸 (yì) relates to borders and boundaries.

Meanings of 埸

yì(yi4)
1border, limit, frontier; dike
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About 埸

埸Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 埸

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 埸 with similar characters like 界 (jiè), which also implies boundaries but in a broader sense. 埸 is more specific, often used in agricultural or geographical contexts. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as mispronouncing yì could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 埸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it shares thematic connections with words related to geography and boundaries. Focus on its usage in specific contexts like agriculture or landscape to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 埸 with 界 (jiè) due to their similar meanings related to boundaries. For instance, saying '我住在这个界' (wǒ zhù zài zhège jiè - I live at this boundary) instead of '我住在这个埸' (wǒ zhù zài zhège yì) can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 埸

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)易
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Case file: 埸

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half易 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 埸?

Decomposition of 埸

IDS Structure⿰土易
埸Full Character
=
土Tu3
left
易Yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 埸?

How to say border, limit, frontier; dike in Chinese

“border, limit, frontier; dike” in Chinese is埸yì

The character 埸 (yì) refers to a border or limit, often used in contexts involving boundaries such as fields, dikes, and frontiers. It suggests a physical demarcation or an abstract concept of limits, frequently appearing in discussions about land and geography.

When to use 埸

Learners often confuse 埸 with similar characters like 界 (jiè), which also implies boundaries but in a broader sense. 埸 is more specific, often used in agricultural or geographical contexts. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as mispronouncing yì could lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 埸 with 界 (jiè) due to their similar meanings related to boundaries. For instance, saying '我住在这个界' (wǒ zhù zài zhège jiè - I live at this boundary) instead of '我住在这个埸' (wǒ zhù zài zhège yì) can lead to confusion.

Write 埸

埸

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Word Family of 埸

Words Containing This Character1
埸yìborder
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Compound Meaning

What does 埸 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 埸

Common phrases include '农埸' (nóng yì - agricultural fields) and '边埸' (biān yì - border area).

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