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翊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
翊yìflying; to assist, to help; to respectHSK 7, g, 11 strokes, radical 羽, Very Hard
翊yìassistHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 羽, Very Hard
翊yìready to flyHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 羽, Very Hard
翊yìrespectHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 羽, Very Hard
yì(yi4)yi T4
  1. 1flying; to assist, to help; to respect
  2. 2assist
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March 24, 2026

翊yì(yi4)

The character 翊 (yì) primarily means 'to assist' or 'to help,' often conveying a sense of support or assistance in various contexts. It can also imply respect or reverence, particularly in formal or ceremonial situations. In some usages, it evokes the imagery of flying or readiness to take flight, suggesting a dynamic aspect to the act of helping.

Strokes11Radical羽DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, respect and assistance are highly valued, particularly in familial and social contexts. The concept of assisting others is often intertwined with filial piety and the idea of community support, making 翊 a significant character in expressing these values.

Memory tip

Imagine a bird (represented by the wings radical 翼) taking off to help a friend in need. The character's form combines the wings (indicating flying) with the idea of providing assistance, making 'yì' sound like the action of helping someone take flight.

Meanings of 翊

yì(yi4)
1flying; to assist, to help; to respect
2assist
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About 翊

翊Simplified
11Strokes
羽Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

辅 (fǔ) - use 翊 when emphasizing respect or reverence in assistance; 辅 is more general and lacks this nuance.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 翊 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 益 (yì, benefit) or 依 (yī, depend on). It is often used in formal contexts, so learners should be mindful of the register. Typical collocations include phrases related to assistance or support, like 翊助 (yì zhù, to help).

HSK Study Tips

Although 翊 is not listed in the HSK levels, it is beneficial to understand its meaning in the context of assistance. Students should relate it to other verbs of help and support, such as 帮助 (bāng zhù) and 协助 (xié zhù), to deepen their understanding of related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 翊 with other characters due to similar sounds or meanings. For example, mistakenly using 翊 where 益 (benefit) is appropriate can lead to confusion; ensure you understand the context of assistance versus benefit.

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Etymology of 翊

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

wings

Semantic (meaning)羽
+
Phonetic (sound)立
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Origin

翊 = 羽 + 立. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 翊

IDS Structure⿰立羽
翊Full character
=
立Li4
left
羽yu3
right
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Parts

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How to say flying; to assist, to help; to respect in Chinese

“flying; to assist, to help; to respect” in Chinese is翊yì

The character 翊 (yì) primarily means 'to assist' or 'to help,' often conveying a sense of support or assistance in various contexts. It can also imply respect or reverence, particularly in formal or ceremonial situations. In some usages, it evokes the imagery of flying or readiness to take flight, suggesting a dynamic aspect to the act of helping.

When to use 翊

Common mistakes include confusing 翊 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 益 (yì, benefit) or 依 (yī, depend on). It is often used in formal contexts, so learners should be mindful of the register. Typical collocations include phrases related to assistance or support, like 翊助 (yì zhù, to help).

翊 or something close to it

辅 (fǔ) - use 翊 when emphasizing respect or reverence in assistance; 辅 is more general and lacks this nuance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 翊 with other characters due to similar sounds or meanings. For example, mistakenly using 翊 where 益 (benefit) is appropriate can lead to confusion; ensure you understand the context of assistance versus benefit.

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Word Family of 翊

Words containing this character1
翊yìassist

Frequently Asked Questions about 翊

It is pronounced as 'yì' with a falling tone.

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