HSK 7, d, 6 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6497, Very Hard
亦
yì
also, too; likewise
HSK 7, d, 6 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6497, Very Hard
yì(yi4) T4
1also
2also, too; likewise
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March 24, 2026
亦yì(yi4)
The character 亦 (yì) means 'also' or 'too', indicating an addition or inclusion of something. It is often used in formal or literary contexts, serving to connect ideas or statements that share similarities or parallels.
Strokes6Radical亠Frequency#6497DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In classical Chinese literature, the use of 亦 is prevalent, reflecting the elegance and depth of expression valued in historical texts. Familiarity with this character can enhance the appreciation of poetry and philosophical writings from ancient China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bridge connecting two islands, symbolizing the connection made by the character 亦 (yì). The two islands represent two ideas that are alike, and the bridge signifies 'also' or 'too', uniting them.
Meanings of 亦
yì(yi4)
1also
2also, too; likewise
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About 亦
亦Simplified
6Strokes
亠Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#6497Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 亦
Quick Contrast
也 (yě) vs 亦 (yì): use 亦 (yì) for formal or literary contexts, while 也 (yě) is more common in everyday speech.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 亦 is more formal than the more common 也 (yě), and is often found in written Chinese rather than in casual conversation. It frequently appears in literary texts, so avoid using it in everyday spoken language to ensure naturalness.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 亦 can be connected to other conjunctions and linking words that express similarity or addition, such as 也 (yě) and 还 (hái). Students should focus on understanding its formal usage in complex sentence structures.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 亦 with 也 (yě) and use it in casual speech, which sounds overly formal. For example, saying '我亦喜欢这个' in everyday conversation would be unnatural; instead, use '我也喜欢这个'.
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Pictograph of a person, with two dots at the armpits. Based on the original meaning "armpit", now written as 腋. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
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A man standing with arrows pointing to his armpits
Pictograph of a person, with two dots at the armpits. Based on the original meaning "armpit", now written as 腋. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
1The giveawayA man standing with arrows pointing to his armpits
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 亦?
Decomposition of 亦
IDS Structure⿱亠？
亦Full Character
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亠tou2
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How to say also in Chinese
“also” in Chinese is亦yì
The character 亦 (yì) means 'also' or 'too', indicating an addition or inclusion of something. It is often used in formal or literary contexts, serving to connect ideas or statements that share similarities or parallels.
When to use 亦
Be aware that 亦 is more formal than the more common 也 (yě), and is often found in written Chinese rather than in casual conversation. It frequently appears in literary texts, so avoid using it in everyday spoken language to ensure naturalness.
亦 or something close to it
也 (yě) vs 亦 (yì): use 亦 (yì) for formal or literary contexts, while 也 (yě) is more common in everyday speech.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 亦 with 也 (yě) and use it in casual speech, which sounds overly formal. For example, saying '我亦喜欢这个' in everyday conversation would be unnatural; instead, use '我也喜欢这个'.
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Grammar Patterns of 亦
亦 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 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.
In Fernando Sorrentino's fiction there is a curious mixture of fantasy and humour that sometimes comes in a grotesque framework, and always in a verisimilar one.
Word Family of 亦
Compounds22
变bian4to change
恋lian4to feel attached to
迹ji4footprint
弯wan1bend
蛮man2barbarian
挛luan2tangled, entwined; crooked
奕yi4abundant; ordered, in sequence
孪luan2twins
弈yi4Chinese chess
峦luan2mountain range; tall pointed mountain
娈luan2lovely, beautiful; docile, obedient
鸾luan2fabulous bird
脔luan2thinly sliced meat
跡ji1trace, sign, mark, footprint
亪
変
帟
栾Luan2varnish tree; surname
銮luan2bells hung on a horse; imperial
洂
硛
鵉
Words Containing This Character7
亦yìalso
不亦乐乎búyìlèhūawfully不亦樂乎
反之亦然vice versa
亦步亦趋to imitate slavishly亦步亦趨
人云亦云to say what everyone says (idiom)
亦即namely
亦且in addition
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 亦
Use 亦 in more formal contexts, such as writing or when quoting literature, while 也 is preferable for everyday conversation.
Yes, 亦 can begin a sentence to emphasize an additional point or idea, but this is more common in written form.
Yes, synonyms include 也 (yě) for informal use and 还 (hái) when adding another item or idea.
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