HSK 6, vg, 8 strokes, radical 忄, rank #16292, Hard
怡
yí
pleased
HSK 6, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 忄, rank #16292, Hard
yí(yi2) T2
1gladness, joy, pleasure; harmony
2pleased
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March 24, 2026
怡yí(yi2)
The character 怡 (yí) conveys a sense of gladness, joy, and pleasure, often associated with harmony and contentment. It is commonly used in contexts that express emotional well-being or peacefulness. You might encounter this character in phrases related to happiness or in expressions of a harmonious atmosphere.
Strokes8Radical忄Frequency#16292DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of harmony (和谐) is highly valued, and the character 怡 embodies the joy that comes from peaceful coexistence and emotional contentment. It is often used in greetings or wishes for happiness during celebrations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene scene where a person is sitting under a tree, feeling a gentle breeze and smiling with joy. The character 怡 resembles a person feeling at ease (the top part looks like a head) while the bottom part represents a heart full of happiness. Connect 'yí' with the image of this blissful moment.
Meanings of 怡
yí(yi2)
1gladness, joy, pleasure; harmony
2pleased
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About 怡
怡Simplified
8Strokes
忄Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateCEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
愉 (yú) - use 怡 (yí) when emphasizing a sense of harmony and contentment, while 愉 (yú) focuses more on joy and delight.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 怡 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 意 (yì, meaning 'meaning' or 'thought'). This character is more often used in formal contexts, especially in literature or poetry. Common collocations include 怡然自得 (yí rán zì dé), meaning 'to feel content and joyful.'
HSK Study Tips
While 怡 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it relates well to HSK 3 vocabulary like 快乐 (kuài lè, meaning 'happy') and 和谐 (hé xié, meaning 'harmony'). Focus on how this character fits into expressions of joy and emotion, enriching your vocabulary around feelings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 怡 as 'yì' instead of 'yí.' Additionally, they might confuse it with characters like 急 (jí, meaning 'urgent') due to similar phonetics. Always practice the correct pronunciation and context for clarity.
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Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 台 represents the sound.
1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
2The sound half台 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayheart
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 怡?
Decomposition of 怡
IDS Structure⿰忄台
怡Full Character
=
忄xin1
left
台Tai2
right
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Which of these is a component of 怡?
How to say gladness, joy, pleasure; harmony in Chinese
“gladness, joy, pleasure; harmony” in Chinese is怡yí
The character 怡 (yí) conveys a sense of gladness, joy, and pleasure, often associated with harmony and contentment. It is commonly used in contexts that express emotional well-being or peacefulness. You might encounter this character in phrases related to happiness or in expressions of a harmonious atmosphere.
When to use 怡
Be careful not to confuse 怡 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 意 (yì, meaning 'meaning' or 'thought'). This character is more often used in formal contexts, especially in literature or poetry. Common collocations include 怡然自得 (yí rán zì dé), meaning 'to feel content and joyful.'
怡 or something close to it
愉 (yú) - use 怡 (yí) when emphasizing a sense of harmony and contentment, while 愉 (yú) focuses more on joy and delight.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 怡 as 'yì' instead of 'yí.' Additionally, they might confuse it with characters like 急 (jí, meaning 'urgent') due to similar phonetics. Always practice the correct pronunciation and context for clarity.
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Grammar Patterns of 怡
怡 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 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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顽石不语亦有情，____神冶性是精灵。
Insensate stones without words but sentimental, spirit it is for cultivation.
Example Sentences for 怡 (10)
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vggladness, joy, pleasure; harmony8
1
顽石不语亦有情，怡神冶性是精灵。
wán shí bù yǔ yì yǒu qíng， ， yí shén yě xìng shì jīng。
Insensate stones without words but sentimental, spirit it is for cultivation.
2
凉爽的气候,馨香的气息, 炎炎夏日走一趟杉林溪,真的让人心旷神怡.
liáng shuǎng de qì hòu, , xīn xiāng de qì, xī , yán yán xià rì zǒu yī tàng shān, lín xī , zhēn de ràng rén xīn.
Cool climate and fragrant odors. It's a perfect summer getaway.
