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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泆yìto overflow; licentious, libertine, dissipatedx, 8 strokes, radical 氵
泆yìlicentious, libertine, dissipateunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵
yì(yi4)yi T4
  1. 1to overflow; licentious, libertine, dissipated
  2. 2licentious, libertine, dissipate
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March 24, 2026

泆yì(yi4)

The character 泆 (yì) primarily means to overflow or spill over, often used in the context of liquids. Additionally, it can describe a person who is licentious or libertine, indicating a sense of moral looseness or dissipated behavior. This character is less commonly used and may appear in literary or poetic contexts.

Strokes8Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese literature, water often symbolizes emotions and excess, making 泆 a fitting term to describe characters who indulge in moral laxity or emotional overflow. This reflects the cultural view of water as a powerful force that can both nurture and destroy.

Memory tip

Think of 泆 as a wave (the water radical 氵) spilling over the edge of a cup, representing both the act of overflowing and the idea of excess in behavior. The pronunciation 'yì' can be remembered by associating it with the image of someone who is 'yielding' to temptation.

Meanings of 泆

yì(yi4)
1to overflow; licentious, libertine, dissipated
2licentious, libertine, dissipate
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泆Simplified
8Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is seldom used in everyday conversation, so it may not be recognized by all speakers. It is important to use it in formal or literary contexts to convey the intended meaning accurately. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone is often confused with the third tone in spoken Mandarin.

HSK Study Tips

As 泆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on understanding its meaning through context rather than memorization. It connects to HSK words related to water and emotion, such as 水 (water) or 感情 (emotion), enhancing the understanding of overflow in both literal and figurative senses.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 泆 with similar characters like 溢 (yì), which also means to overflow, but with more common usage. Another mistake is using it in informal settings, where its literary connotation might not be appropriate.

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Etymology of 泆

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)失
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Origin

泆 = 氵 + 失. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 泆

IDS Structure⿰氵失
泆Full character
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氵shui3
left
失shi1
right
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How to say to overflow; licentious, libertine, dissipated in Chinese

“to overflow; licentious, libertine, dissipated” in Chinese is泆yì

The character 泆 (yì) primarily means to overflow or spill over, often used in the context of liquids. Additionally, it can describe a person who is licentious or libertine, indicating a sense of moral looseness or dissipated behavior. This character is less commonly used and may appear in literary or poetic contexts.

When to use 泆

This character is seldom used in everyday conversation, so it may not be recognized by all speakers. It is important to use it in formal or literary contexts to convey the intended meaning accurately. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone is often confused with the third tone in spoken Mandarin.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 泆 with similar characters like 溢 (yì), which also means to overflow, but with more common usage. Another mistake is using it in informal settings, where its literary connotation might not be appropriate.

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Word Family of 泆

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泆yìlicentious, libertine, dissipate

Frequently asked questions about 泆

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