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亦
yì
also
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)yi 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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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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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.
dàdì de ào miào zàiyú tā jì shēngzhǎng wànwù, yì máizàng wànwù.
The paradox of earth is that it cradles life and then entombs life.
8
乘车固可, 乘船亦无不可.
chéngchē gù kě, chéng chuán yì wúbù kě.
Admittedly we can make the journey by train , but there is no harm in our travelling by boat.
9
何得贾府亦乐此俗套?
hé de gǔ fǔ yì lè cǐ sú tào?
How could the Jia family sink to such vulgarity?
10
费尔南多·索伦提诺的小说风格奇异，亦真亦幻，虚幻与幽默神秘地交织在一起。
fèi ěr nán duō· Suǒ lún tí nuò de xiǎoshuō fēnggé jī yì， yì zhēn yì huàn， xūhuàn yǔ yōumò shénmì dì jiāozhī zài yìqǐ。
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.
11
他不仅是一个成功的企业家，亦是一位慈善家。
Tā bù jǐn shì yī gè chénggōng de qǐyèjiā, yì shì yī wèi císhànjiā.
He is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a philanthropist.
12
他在公司是个优秀的程序员，在家中亦是个好丈夫。
Tā zài gōngsī shì gè yōuxiù de chéngxùyuán, zài jiā zhōng yì shì gè hǎo zhàngfū.
He is an excellent programmer at the company and also a good husband at home.
13
现代医学重视技术，亦强调人文关怀的重要性。
Xiàndài yīxué zhòngshì jìshù, yì qiángdiào rénwén guānhuái de zhòngyàoxìng.
Modern medicine values technology and also emphasizes the importance of humanistic care.
