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臆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
chest, breast; thoughts, feelingsv, 17 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #83389, Very Hard
opinionunknown, 17 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #83389, Very Hard
(yi4) T4
  1. 1chest, breast; thoughts, feelings
  2. 2opinion
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March 24, 2026

(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.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#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

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

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

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AI Study Notes for 臆

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 臆

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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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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 臆?

Decomposition of 臆

IDS Structure⿰⺼意
Full Character
=
rou4
left
Yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 臆?

Write 臆

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Cultural Notes for 臆

🏮Cultural insight

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.

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
feelings
直抒胸臆to speak one's mind
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Compound Meaning

What does 臆想 mean?

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.