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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
异议yìyìobjectionHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #7169, Very Hard
异议yìyìdissentHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #7169, Very Hard
yìyì(yi4yi4)yi yi T4
  1. 1objection
  2. 2dissent
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March 24, 2026

异议(異議)yìyì(yi4yi4)

异议 (yìyì) refers to an objection or dissent, often used in formal contexts such as discussions, meetings, or legal matters. It signifies a disagreement with a proposal, idea, or decision, highlighting a different viewpoint that may need consideration.

Strokes11Frequency#7169DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing 异议 is often seen as a challenge to authority or consensus, which can be sensitive in hierarchical settings. It is important to approach such situations tactfully, especially in professional environments.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'different opinion' (异议) standing up in a meeting. The character 异 (yì) means 'different,' and 议 (yì) sounds like 'argue' or 'discuss.' Picture someone raising their hand, saying, 'I have a different opinion!' to help remember the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 异议

yìyì(yi4yi4)
1objection
2dissent
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About 异议

异议Simplified
異議Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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异议 (objection) vs 反对 (oppose) — use 异议 for formal contexts emphasizing a differing opinion, while 反对 is more about outright opposition.

Usage Notes

异议 is typically used in formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Learners should be cautious about confusing it with similar terms like 反对 (fǎnduì), which means 'to oppose.' Remember to use the correct tone, as both syllables are in the fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 异议 is not currently in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with words related to debate and disagreement such as 争论 (zhēnglùn) and 讨论 (tǎolùn). Students should focus on the nuances of disagreement in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 异议 in informal contexts, where it sounds overly formal. For example, saying '我对这个电影有异议' (I have an objection to this movie) is awkward; instead, say '我不喜欢这个电影' (I don't like this movie).

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Component characters

异yìdifferent
6 strokes廾
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议yìto comment on
HSK 75 strokes讠
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How to say objection in Chinese

“objection” in Chinese is异议yìyì

异议 (yìyì) refers to an objection or dissent, often used in formal contexts such as discussions, meetings, or legal matters. It signifies a disagreement with a proposal, idea, or decision, highlighting a different viewpoint that may need consideration.

When to use 异议

异议 is typically used in formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Learners should be cautious about confusing it with similar terms like 反对 (fǎnduì), which means 'to oppose.' Remember to use the correct tone, as both syllables are in the fourth tone.

异议 or something close to it

异议 (objection) vs 反对 (oppose) — use 异议 for formal contexts emphasizing a differing opinion, while 反对 is more about outright opposition.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is using 异议 in informal contexts, where it sounds overly formal. For example, saying '我对这个电影有异议' (I have an objection to this movie) is awkward; instead, say '我不喜欢这个电影' (I don't like this movie).

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You can say, '在会议上我提出了我的异议,' which means 'I raised my objection in the meeting.'

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