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诣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
诣yìto reach; achievement, accomplishmentv, 8 strokes, radical 讠, rank #62872, Very Hard
诣yìto go (to visit a superior)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 讠, rank #62872, Very Hard
诣yìone's current attainment in learning or artunknown, 8 strokes, radical 讠, rank #62872, Very Hard
yì(yi4) T4
  1. 1to reach; achievement, accomplishment
  2. 2to go (to visit a superior)
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March 24, 2026
诣(詣)yì(yi4)

The character 诣 (yì) primarily means 'to reach' or 'to attain,' often used in contexts of achievement or accomplishment. It can also refer to the act of visiting someone of higher status, indicating respect or deference. In academic or artistic contexts, it denotes one's level of attainment or expertise.

Strokes8Radical讠Frequency#62872DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 诣 is closely tied to the Confucian value of respect for elders and superiors, where visiting a mentor or teacher implies recognition of their higher status and wisdom.

Memory Tip

Think of 诣 (yì) as a bridge (the left side 讠is a speech radical, representing communication) leading to achievement (the right side 义, which can remind you of 'justice' or 'right'). Imagine reaching a high mountain peak and shouting your achievements to the world - that's the essence of 诣.

Meanings of 诣

yì(yi4)
1to reach; achievement, accomplishment
2to go (to visit a superior)
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About 诣

诣Simplified
詣Traditional
8Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 诣

Quick Contrast

到 (dào) - use 诣 (yì) when emphasizing respect or achievement, while 到 (dào) is more general for 'to arrive' or 'to reach' without the connotation of status.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 诣 (yì) as a bridge (the left side 讠is a speech radical, representing communication) leading to achievement (the right side 义, which can remind you of 'justice' or 'right'). Imagine reaching a high mountain peak and shouting your achievements to the world - that's the essence of 诣.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 诣 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is more formal and typically used in written contexts rather than spoken language. Common collocations include phrases like 诣高 ('high attainment') and 诣深 ('profound achievement').

HSK Study Tips

Although 诣 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK level 5 words related to achievement and education. Students should focus on understanding its use in formal contexts and how it relates to other verbs of attainment.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 诣 is closely tied to the Confucian value of respect for elders and superiors, where visiting a mentor or teacher implies recognition of their higher status and wisdom.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 诣 with 义 (yì), which means 'righteousness' or 'justice.' For example, saying '我有很高的义' instead of '我有很高的诣' is incorrect. Always use 诣 when discussing achievements.

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Pronunciation of 诣

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Etymology of 诣

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

To meet 讠 a goal 旨; 旨 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 诣?

Decomposition of 诣

IDS Structure⿰讠旨
诣Full Character
=
讠yan2
left
旨zhi3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 诣?

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诣

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Grammar Patterns of 诣

诣 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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 5

Complete the Sentence

在数学上他造____很高,我是望尘莫及.

He can beat me hollow at mathematics.

Example Sentences for 诣 (3)

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在数学上他造诣很高,我是望尘莫及.

zài shù xué shàng tā zào yì hěn gāo, , wǒ shì wàng chén mò.

He can beat me hollow at mathematics.
2
他在翻译方面有很深的造诣.

tā zài fān yì fāng miàn yǒu hěn shēn de zào yì.

He is deep in translation.
3
他是位造诣很深的学者.

tā shì wèi zào yì hěn shēn de xué zhě.

He is a scholar of the highest attainments.

Cultural Notes for 诣

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 诣 is closely tied to the Confucian value of respect for elders and superiors, where visiting a mentor or teacher implies recognition of their higher status and wisdom.

Word Family of 诣

Words Containing This Character3
造诣to visit with sb造詣
诣yìto go (to visit a superior)詣
苦心孤诣to work hard at sth苦心孤詣
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Compound Meaning

What does 造诣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 诣

Phrases like 书法有很高的诣 ('calligraphy has a high level of attainment') or 他的学问有很深的诣 ('his knowledge has a profound level of achievement') are common.