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March 24, 2026
裔yì(yi4)
The character 裔 (yì) refers to descendants or progeny, often emphasizing lineage or heritage. It can also denote the concept of frontiers, particularly in the context of territories or borders. Commonly used in formal contexts when discussing familial or cultural ancestry.
Strokes13Radical衣Frequency#6033DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, understanding one's ancestry and descendants is highly valued, often seen in practices like ancestral worship and family reunions during festivals. The character reflects this importance of lineage.
Memory Tip
Imagine a family tree (the character's form suggests a tree structure) with branches representing descendants. 'Yì' sounds like 'yeet,' which you might use to 'throw' your roots into the future, connecting the idea of ancestry with the action of continuing a lineage.
Meanings of 裔
yì(yi4)
1descendants
2frontier
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About 裔
裔Simplified
13Strokes
衣Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#6033Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
移民 (yímín, immigrant) - 裔 emphasizes lineage or heritage, while 移民 focuses on the act of moving to a new country.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in formal contexts and can be found in phrases like '华裔' (Huáyì), meaning 'Chinese descendants'. A common mistake is confusing it with '裔' (yì) used informally, which may lead to an awkward or incorrect tone in conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Though 裔 is not currently included in the HSK levels, it relates to words about family and lineage, which are common in HSK vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing how this character is used in context and its relationship to other family-related terms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裔 with similar characters, leading to misuse in phrases. For example, saying '我有很多裔' (I have many descendants) instead of '我有很多后裔' (I have many descendants) is incorrect.
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Pronunciation of 裔
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2The sound half衣 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaybright
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 裔?
Decomposition of 裔
IDS Structure⿱衣冏
裔Full Character
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衣yi1
top
冏jiong3
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 裔?
How to say descendants in Chinese
“descendants” in Chinese is裔yì
The character 裔 (yì) refers to descendants or progeny, often emphasizing lineage or heritage. It can also denote the concept of frontiers, particularly in the context of territories or borders. Commonly used in formal contexts when discussing familial or cultural ancestry.
When to use 裔
This character is often used in formal contexts and can be found in phrases like '华裔' (Huáyì), meaning 'Chinese descendants'. A common mistake is confusing it with '裔' (yì) used informally, which may lead to an awkward or incorrect tone in conversation.
裔 or something close to it
移民 (yímín, immigrant) - 裔 emphasizes lineage or heritage, while 移民 focuses on the act of moving to a new country.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 裔 with similar characters, leading to misuse in phrases. For example, saying '我有很多裔' (I have many descendants) instead of '我有很多后裔' (I have many descendants) is incorrect.
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裔
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Grammar Patterns of 裔
裔 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
英国的亚____年轻人通常被吸引到医学、法律及工程专业。
Traditionally young Asians in Britain have gravitated towards medicine, law and engineering.
