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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
臆yìchest, breast; thoughts, feelingsv, 17 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #83389, Very Hard
臆yìopinionunknown, 17 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #83389, Very Hard
yì(yi4)yi T4
  1. 1chest, breast; thoughts, feelings
  2. 2opinion
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March 24, 2026

臆yì(yi4)

The character 臆 (yì) refers to one's chest or breast, often metaphorically linked to thoughts and feelings. It conveys the idea of internal emotions or opinions, suggesting a deeper reflection on personal feelings or subjective thoughts.

Strokes17Radical⺼Frequency#83389DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the chest is often seen as a metaphor for vulnerability and sincerity, making 臆 a significant character when discussing personal beliefs and emotions.

Memory tip

Think of the character 臆 as a 'heart' shielded by the chest (the radical '月' suggests the body). Imagine a giant heart in your chest that holds all your opinions and thoughts, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 臆

yì(yi4)
1chest, breast; thoughts, feelings
2opinion
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About 臆

臆Simplified
17Strokes
⺼Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is often used in more formal contexts when discussing feelings or opinions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and remember that it typically appears in compound phrases rather than standalone.

HSK Study Tips

While 臆 is not included in HSK levels, it is beneficial to recognize it alongside other vocabulary related to emotions and thoughts. Focus on how it connects to phrases about personal feelings to enhance your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 臆 with similar characters like 意 (yì, meaning 'meaning' or 'idea'). For example, saying '我的臆很重要' (My chest is very important) instead of '我的意见很重要' (My opinion is very important) demonstrates this mistake.

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Etymology of 臆

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

The part of the body ⺼ that feels 意; 意 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 臆

IDS Structure⿰⺼意
臆Full character
=
⺼rou4
left
意Yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say chest, breast; thoughts, feelings in Chinese

“chest, breast; thoughts, feelings” in Chinese is臆yì

The character 臆 (yì) refers to one's chest or breast, often metaphorically linked to thoughts and feelings. It conveys the idea of internal emotions or opinions, suggesting a deeper reflection on personal feelings or subjective thoughts.

When to use 臆

This character is often used in more formal contexts when discussing feelings or opinions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and remember that it typically appears in compound phrases rather than standalone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 臆 with similar characters like 意 (yì, meaning 'meaning' or 'idea'). For example, saying '我的臆很重要' (My chest is very important) instead of '我的意见很重要' (My opinion is very important) demonstrates this mistake.

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Word Family of 臆

Words containing this character6
臆想subjective idea
臆断to assume臆斷
臆测guess臆測
胸臆inner feelings
臆yìfeelings
直抒胸臆to speak one's mind
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Frequently asked questions about 臆

You can use 臆 in phrases like '心中所臆' (the thoughts in one's heart) to express deep feelings.

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