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March 24, 2026
誼yì(yi4)
The character 誼 (yì) primarily means 'friendship' and also conveys the idea of being 'appropriate' or 'suitable.' It is often used in contexts related to relationships and social harmony, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and understanding among friends.
Strokes15Radical言Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of friendship is deeply valued, often seen as a bond that requires mutual respect and loyalty. The character 誼 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the importance of harmonious relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine two friends shaking hands, symbolizing their strong bond of friendship. The radical 言 (yán) suggests 'words' or 'speech,' indicating that communication is key in friendship. The sound 'yì' can be remembered by picturing 'Yeti,' a friendly creature that brings people together in the snowy mountains.
Meanings of 誼
yì(yi4)
1friendship; appropriate, suitable
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誼Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two friends shaking hands, symbolizing their strong bond of friendship. The radical 言 (yán) suggests 'words' or 'speech,' indicating that communication is key in friendship. The sound 'yì' can be remembered by picturing 'Yeti,' a friendly creature that brings people together in the snowy mountains.
Usage Notes
While 誼 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It typically pairs with terms like 友 (yǒu) for 'friend' and may appear in phrases discussing suitable actions or relationships.
HSK Study Tips
As this character is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners at HSK 2 and 3 should focus on related terms like 朋友 (péngyǒu, 'friend') and 适合 (shìhé, 'suitable'). Understanding the nuances of friendship and suitability can enhance vocabulary depth.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of friendship is deeply valued, often seen as a bond that requires mutual respect and loyalty. The character 誼 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the importance of harmonious relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 誼 (yì) with 义 (yì), which means 'righteousness' or 'justice.' For example, saying '我和他有义' ('wǒ hé tā yǒu yì' meaning 'I have righteousness with him') is incorrect; it should be '我和他有誼' ('wǒ hé tā yǒu yì' meaning 'I have friendship with him').
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Cultural Notes for 誼
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In Chinese culture, the concept of friendship is deeply valued, often seen as a bond that requires mutual respect and loyalty. The character 誼 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the importance of harmonious relationships.
Word Family of 誼
Words Containing This Character16
友谊yǒuyìcompanionship友誼
联谊会club聯誼會
情谊qíngyìfriendship情誼
联谊friendship聯誼
友谊赛friendly match友誼賽
交谊舞social dance交誼舞
谊yìfriendship誼
深情厚谊shēnqínghòuyìdeep friendship深情厚誼
交谊association交誼
贾谊Jia Yi (200-168 BC), Chinese poet and statesman of the Western Han Dynasty賈誼
友谊商店Friendship Store, PRC state-run store originally intended for foreigners, diplomats etc, specializing in selling imported Western goods and quality Chinese crafts友誼商店
厚谊generous friendship厚誼
友谊县Youyi county in Shuangyashan 雙鴨山|双鸭山[Shuāngyāshān], Heilongjiang友誼縣
While both characters relate to friendship, 友 (yǒu) is more commonly used to mean 'friend,' whereas 誼 (yì) emphasizes the deeper aspects of friendship.
It's better to use 誼 in more formal or literary contexts, as casual conversations typically use 朋友 (péngyǒu) instead.
