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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
奕yìabundant; ordered, in sequencezg, 9 strokes, radical 大
奕yìgracefulunknown, 9 strokes, radical 大
yì(yi4)yi T4
  1. 1abundant; ordered, in sequence
  2. 2graceful
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March 24, 2026

奕yì(yi4)

The character 奕 (yì) primarily means abundant or graceful, often suggesting a sense of order and sequence. It can be used to describe beauty or elegance in various contexts, such as art or nature, and sometimes refers to a large number of things or an abundance of resources.

Strokes9Radical大
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of grace and abundance is often celebrated in poetry and art, where elegant forms and bountiful nature symbolize harmony and prosperity.

Memory tip

Imagine a graceful dancer (representing 'graceful') performing in a beautiful, abundant garden (for 'abundant'). The character 奕 has the radical '女' (nǚ) for female or beauty, suggesting elegance, paired with '益' (yì) which hints at abundance or benefit.

Meanings of 奕

yì(yi4)
1abundant; ordered, in sequence
2graceful
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About 奕

奕Simplified
9Strokes
大Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal or literary contexts. Learners should be cautious of confusing it with similar-sounding characters and ensure they use it in appropriate contexts regarding beauty or abundance.

HSK Study Tips

Although 奕 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to aesthetics and qualities of abundance. Students should also focus on related characters like 丰 (fēng) for abundance and 美 (měi) for beauty.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 奕 with similar characters like 益 (yì), which means benefit or profit. Ensure that you use 奕 specifically when referring to beauty or gracefulness, not when discussing practical benefits.

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Etymology of 奕

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 大 represents the meaning and 亦 represents the sound.

Memory hint

big

Semantic (meaning)大
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Phonetic (sound)亦
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Origin

奕 = 大 + 亦. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 奕

IDS Structure⿱亦大
奕Full character
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亦yi4
top
大da4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say abundant; ordered, in sequence in Chinese

“abundant; ordered, in sequence” in Chinese is奕yì

The character 奕 (yì) primarily means abundant or graceful, often suggesting a sense of order and sequence. It can be used to describe beauty or elegance in various contexts, such as art or nature, and sometimes refers to a large number of things or an abundance of resources.

When to use 奕

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal or literary contexts. Learners should be cautious of confusing it with similar-sounding characters and ensure they use it in appropriate contexts regarding beauty or abundance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 奕 with similar characters like 益 (yì), which means benefit or profit. Ensure that you use 奕 specifically when referring to beauty or gracefulness, not when discussing practical benefits.

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Grammar patterns of 奕

奕 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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转眼间杰拉尔德的绿眼就更加神采____奕,在它们热烈的注视下, 伯莎满面绯红.

Presently Gerald's green eyes flashed more brightly, and Bertha turned red before their ardent gaze.

Example sentences for 奕 (1)

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转眼间杰拉尔德的绿眼就更加神采奕奕,在它们热烈的注视下, 伯莎满面绯红.

zhuǎnyǎn jiān jié lā ěr dé de lǜ yǎn jiù gèngjiā shén cǎi yì yì, zài tāmen rèliè de zhùshì xià, bà shā mǎn miàn fēi hóng.

Presently Gerald's green eyes flashed more brightly, and Bertha turned red before their ardent gaze.

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Word Family of 奕

Words containing this character4
神采奕奕radiating health and vigor
陈奕迅Eason Chan (1974-), Hong Kong pop singer and actor陳奕迅
奕yìabundant
卫奕信David Clive Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn (1935-), British diplomat and China expert, Governor of Hong Kong 1986-1992衛奕信
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Frequently asked questions about 奕

No, 奕 is more commonly found in literary texts and formal writing rather than in everyday conversation.

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